Relative to dune movement and form, a dune's slipface forms on which side?
A) leeward side
B) windward side
C) freedune side
D) none of the above-it is not associated with a particular side

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A dune's slipface is the steep slope on the downwind side of the dune, where the sand moves down the dune's face due to gravity. As the wind blows sand up the windward side of the dune, the sand accumulates and creates the dune's shape, with the slipface forming on the leeward (downwind) side.

Relative to Dune Movement and Form, a Dune's Slipface Forms