What process leads to the formation of loess deposits?
A. Glacial melting
B. Wind deposition of silt
C. Volcanic ash fall
D. River flooding
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Loess is a fine-grained, wind-deposited silt originating from glacial outwash plains.It forms fertile soils in many parts of the world.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Geomorphology And Surface Processes
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