Which process involves the erosion of soil by wind?

Which process involves the erosion of soil by wind?

• A. Desertification
• B. Dune Formation
• C. Wind Erosion
• D. Humidity Erosion

Answer: (C)

Wind erosion is the process by which moving air removes soil particles from the surface. It occurs when soils are dry, loose, and sparsely vegetated, allowing particles to be picked up and carried away (deflation) or to abrade surfaces as they travel (abrasion). Over time, this erodes the soil and can create bare patches and dust storms. Dune formation involves the deposition of wind-blown sand, not erosion. Desertification describes broader land degradation and loss of productivity, not the specific action of wind eroding soil. Humidity erosion isn’t a standard term for a recognized erosion process.