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Loess is ________ soil.

A. Wind-deposited

B. Water-deposited

C. Volcanic

D. Black cotton

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Loess is wind-deposited soil. Loess is a type of silt which forms fertile topsoil in some parts of the world. Loess deposits are usually a few meters thick. One of the key characteristics of these deposits is the 'cat steps'. The soil has few clay particles to hold it together.

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