The tips of ________ dunes point upwind and commonly result from persistent, onshore winds in certain coastal areas.
A)parabolic
B)barchan
C)longitudinal
D)transverse

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Parabolic dunes have their tips pointing upwind and are often found in coastal areas where the wind direction is consistent. Unlike other dune types, the vegetation partially anchors the dunes, causing the arms of the dunes to move forward slower than the center, creating a parabolic shape.

The Tips of ________ Dunes Point Upwind and Commonly Result