The lifting and removal of sand grains in low arcs by wind is termed __________, while the wearing down of an exposed surface by the action of wind blown sand sized particles is described as ____________.
A)abrasion; cohesion
B)cohesion; deposition
C)deposition; deflation
D)deflation; saltation
E)saltation; abrasion

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Saltation refers to the process where sand grains are lifted and moved in short, low arcs by wind. Abrasion is the process where wind-blown sand-sized particles wear down exposed surfaces.

The Lifting and Removal of Sand Grains in Low Arcs