Erosion by wind is ____.
A) deflation
B) saltation
C) corrosion
D) desertification

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Deflation is the process of wind erosion that involves the removal of loose particles such as sand and silt from the surface of the ground. Saltation refers to the bouncing movement of particles propelled by wind, while corrosion is the chemical weathering of rock by wind-blown particles. Desertification is the process by which a once fertile and productive land turns into a desert due to natural or human causes.

Erosion by Wind Is ____