Desert pavement is the result of ________.
A)deflation
B)abrasion by windblown sand
C)erosion by running water
D)intense chemical weathering

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Desert pavement is formed by deflation, which is the removal of fine-grained particles such as sand and silt by wind. As these particles are removed, the larger surface clasts become exposed and become more closely packed together over time, resulting in the formation of a hard, flat surface.

Desert Pavement Is the Result of ________