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The parent material constituted by the windblown transported material consisting of silt particles is known as
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The parent material constituted by the windblown transported material consisting of silt particles is known as

A.

Alluvium

B.

Colluvium

C.

Loess

D.

Dune

Correct option is C


Loess is a fine-grained, wind-deposited sediment, predominantly composed of silt-sized particles. It is known for its fertility and deep profiles. Unlike dunes (which are sandy) and alluvium (which is water-deposited), loess forms from airborne materials settled over long distances.

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