Question

question 6 of 20 : select the best answer for the question. 6. when wind moves particles of sediment in a way that makes them bounce or leap, this movement is known as a. abrasion. b. surface creep. c. suspension. d. saltation. mark for review (will be highlighted on the review page) << previous question next question >>

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Abrasion is the wearing down of surfaces by sediment, not the bouncing movement.
• Option B: Surface creep is the slow movement of sediment along the surface, not bouncing.
• Option C: Suspension is sediment being carried in the air, not bouncing.
• Option D: Saltation is the process where wind - blown sediment particles bounce or leap along the ground.

Answer:

D. saltation