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  4. The soil which is transported by wind is known as

Q. The soil which is transported by wind is known as

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Solution:

Soil transportation done by wind is common in dry regions where soil is cheifly sand and vegetation is poor. Transported soils in this area is eolian soils. Depending on nature of transporting agent soil is classified as
(i) Glaciol-by glaciers
(ii) Eolian-by wind
(iii) Alluvial-by running water
(iv) Colluvial-by gravity