A ________ is formed by abrasion of rocks by windblown sand.
A)desert pavement
B)ventifact
C)pediment
D)playa

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Ventifacts are rocks that have been carved and smoothed by windblown sediments, such as sand or silt. Desert pavement is a naturally occurring layer of closely packed small stones and pebbles that cover desert surfaces. Pediment is a gently sloping erosional surface where sediment is removed from the base of a mountain range. Playa is a flat area of desert covered with salt and other minerals that are left behind when seasonal lakes evaporate.

A ________ Is Formed by Abrasion of Rocks by Windblown