Loess is ________ soil.

A Wind-deposited
B Water-deposited
C Volcanic
D Black cotton

Correct Answer: Wind-deposited

Loess is wind-deposited soil. Loess is a type of silt which forms fertile topsoil in some parts of the world. Loess deposits are usually a few meters thick. One of the key characteristics of these deposits is the 'cat steps'. The soil has few clay particles to hold it together.
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A Percolation
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A 8
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C 12
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C 12
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A Mulching
B Contour barriers
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A liquid state
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A increase
B decrease
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A Mulching
B Contour barriers
C Rock dam
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