Where the landscape is covered by sand and the crests of the sand dunes are perpendicular to the wind, the dunes are labeled ________.

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Transverse dunes are formed when the wind direction is fairly constant and sand is abundant. As the wind blows, sand accumulates and forms a series of ridges, or dunes, that are perpendicular to the wind direction. This results in a series of crests and troughs that give the dune field a distinctive appearance.

Where the Landscape Is Covered by Sand and the Crests