Which one of the following soils are transported by wind ?
- AAlluvial soils
- BLacustrine soils
- CAeolian soilsCorrect
- DMarine soils
Solution
Concept
Transported soils
Step-by-step solution
1. Alluvial: by rivers. Lacustrine: by lakes. Marine: by sea. Aeolian: by wind (loess, dune sand).
Explanation
Aeolian soils are deposited by wind.
Why the other options are wrong
The other three are water-deposited soils.
Shortcut
Aeolus = wind.
Common mistake
Choosing alluvial.
Correct answer: C) Aeolian soils