Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 19 - Section 19.6 - Wind Deposits - Concept Checks - Page 589: 3

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Loess deposits differ from sand deposits in their composition and origin. Loess is composed of fine-grained, wind-blown silt and clay particles, while sand deposits consist of coarser sand particles. The origin of loess is related to the accumulation of wind-blown dust and silt from various sources, such as glacial outwash, volcanic ash, or dust from arid regions, while sand deposits result from the accumulation of sand through processes like erosion, transportation, and deposition by wind or water.

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