A dark, shiny coat of iron and manganese oxides on pebbles, stones, and larger outcrops is known as ________.

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Desert varnish is a dark, shiny coating on rocks and pebbles in desert regions consisting of iron and manganese oxides. Reg refers to a desert surface covered with closely packed gravel. Pediment is a desert landscape feature consisting of a broad, relatively flat erosion surface. Hamada refers to a barren, rocky plateau in desert regions. Erg refers to a sand sea, typically found in the Sahara and Arabian deserts.

A Dark, Shiny Coat of Iron and Manganese Oxides on Pebbles