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Why does wind erode the sand in deserts more than the dirt in forests?

There is less water in forests to keep the soil moist.

The dirt in forests is coarser than the sand in deserts.

Forests have larger rocks than deserts.

Deserts have less plant life to hold the soil in place.

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Answer:Wind is a stronger erosional force in arid regions than it is in humid regions because winds are stronger. In humid areas, water and vegetation bind the soil so it is harder to pick up. In arid regions, small particles are selectively picked up and transported.

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I think the answer is D

Step-by-step explanation:

the tree roots helps to hold the dirt down plus the higher amounts od mositure make the dirt denser

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