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What type of dust storm occurs when dust or sand particles are carried by the wind into the atmosphere?

Group of answer choices

Creep

Deposition

Saltation

Suspension

Flag question: Question 15
Question 151 pts
15. What type of dust storm occurs when strong winds over dust and sand cause it to vibrate?

Group of answer choices

Suspension

Deposition

Creep

Saltation

Flag question: Question 16
Question 161 pts
16. What type of dust occurs when large dust or sand particles are blown across long distances along the ground?

Group of answer choices

Suspension

Deposition

Creep

Saltation

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
15. Suspension — fine particles are lifted and carried in the air.

16. Saltation — particles are lifted briefly and hop/bounce, causing impacts and vibration.

17. Creep — large grains roll or slide along the ground.