Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
1. Aeolian processes create a number of distinct features, through both erosion and deposition of sediment. Elaborate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write in detail about the Aeolian landforms with suitable examples.
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Aeolian landforms refer to the Landforms that are formed by the winds. There are two types of the Aeolian Landforms viz. Erosional and Depositional.
Body:
Such questions are best explained with various landforms that are a result of such elements.
Explain both erosional and depositional landforms caused by the wind action.
Take examples – Zeugen or Rock Mushrooms, Yardangs, Blow Outs, Inselbergs, Desert pavement, Erg or Sand Sea, Ripples, Barchan, Longitudinal dunes, Transverse Dunes, Star Dunes etc.
Use suitable diagrams and explain the effect of wind on them.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
