EARTH SCIENCE

Platte Canyon High School
Bailey, Colorado

Earth Science Lessons

DESERTS AND WIND ACTION
UNIT XIII

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OBJECTIVES

A. Discuss the origin, classification, and distribution of deserts
B. List and explain the various characteristics of deserts.
C. Explain the role of wind erosion and transportation on the formation of desert landforms.
D. List and describe the different types of sand dunes, their formation, and significance.
E. Define deflation and its significance.

LESSONS

   
   
   
   
   
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