A layer of very fine wind-deposited sand and silt is known as?

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Geography - 1993 Subject: Geography

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A layer of very fine wind-deposited sand and silt is known as?
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The layer of very fine wind-deposited sand and silt is known as "loess". Loess is a sedimentary deposit composed largely of silt-sized grains that are loosely cemented by calcium carbonate. It is formed by the accumulation of windblown dust and can be found in regions where there is a combination of a dry climate, a source of fine-grained sediment, and strong prevailing winds. The term "loess" comes from the German word "Löss," which means "loose."
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