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  • Dunes: How Wind Creates These Iconic Landforms
    The land feature that forms from deposition by the wind is a dune.

    Here's how it works:

    * Wind Erosion: Wind picks up loose sediment (sand, silt, or clay) and carries it away.

    * Deposition: When the wind slows down or encounters an obstacle, it loses energy and deposits the sediment.

    * Dune Formation: Over time, the deposited sediment accumulates and forms mounds or ridges called dunes.

    There are different types of dunes, each shaped by the wind's direction and strength.

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