Question

This image shows wind blowing a dust cloud across the Atlantic Ocean from Northern Africa. What type of movement does the image show?
Question 19 options:

A)

Suspension

B)

Saltation

C)

Abrasion

D)

Surface creep

Answer 1

The movement of a dust cloud being blown by wind across the Atlantic Ocean from Northern Africa is best described as **A) Suspension**.

Suspension refers to the movement of fine particles (like dust) that are lifted and carried by the wind over long distances. In contrast, saltation refers to the hopping motion of larger particles that are pushed along by the wind, while abrasion and surface creep involve direct contact with the ground.