Here's a breakdown:
* Weathering: The process that breaks down rocks, soil, and minerals through physical and chemical processes.
* Sediment: The broken-down material from weathering.
* Aeolian: Relating to wind.
So, aeolian sediment refers to sediment transported and deposited by wind. Examples include:
* Sand dunes: Heaps of sand created by wind deposition.
* Loess: Fine-grained, wind-blown silt that forms thick deposits.
* Dust storms: Large amounts of fine sediment suspended in the air and transported by wind.