A close-fitting mosaic of gravel-sized stones that overlies a deposit of mostly finer-grained sediments in a desert is called _____.

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A close-fitting mosaic of gravel-sized stones that overlies a deposit of mostly finer-grained sediments in a desert is called _____. ​

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Desert pavement is a natural surface covering of closely packed rock fragments of angular to rounded stones. This formation occurs in desert areas where wind erosion removes the finer particles, leaving a mosaic of larger stones on the surface.

A Close-Fitting Mosaic of Gravel-Sized Stones That Overlies a Deposit