Question:
Which of the following statements regarding
Barchan is/are correct?
1. It is a crescent-shaped mound of sand,
which is deposited by the wind blowing
constantly from one direction in a desert.
2. The windward side has a convex steep
slope with maximum height at the centre.
3. Two ends of Barchan are called horns and
point opposite to the direction the wind
blows.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Which of the following statements regarding
Barchan is/are correct?
1. It is a crescent-shaped mound of sand,
which is deposited by the wind blowing
constantly from one direction in a desert.
2. The windward side has a convex steep
slope with maximum height at the centre.
3. Two ends of Barchan are called horns and
point opposite to the direction the wind
blows.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Options:
- 1 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: B) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Barchan windward side has a gentle slope, and the leeward side is steep. Horns point downwind.
Barchan windward side has a gentle slope, and the leeward side is steep. Horns point downwind.