The skipping and bouncing action of saltation accounts for
A)hydraulic lifting by air movements.
B)the transport of very small grains,smaller than 0.01 mm in diameter.
C)about 80 percent of wind transported particles.
D)little or no surface creep.
E)is directly related to the suspension of particles in the air.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Saltation is responsible for the transport of about 80% of wind-transported particles. The skipping and bouncing action of saltation allows larger particles to be lifted and transported by wind compared to the smaller particles that are only transported by suspension. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

The Skipping and Bouncing Action of Saltation Accounts for