Landscape Features: Eolian Systems

Section Objectives Icon Section Objectives

After you have completed this section, you will be able to:

  1. Define eolian system and know where Earth’s main eolian landscapes are found.
  2. Explain the process of wind erosion.
  3. Explain how wind erosion creates various landscape features.
  4. Discuss the formation and features of sand dunes.
  5. Discuss the formation of wind-blown loess deposits.
  6. Discuss issues related to desertification.