Pebble transport by rivers, sand drift over desert surfaces, soil blowing over fields are examples o

Q. Pebble transport by rivers, sand drift over desert surfaces, soil blowing over fields are examples of which of the following phenomena?
Answer: Saltation
Notes: Pebble transport by rivers, sand drift over desert surfaces, soil blowing over fields are examples of saltation. Saltation is a type of particle transport by fluids such as wind or water.

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