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The soil which is transported by wind is known as
  1. Eolian
  2. Alluvial
  3. Colluvial
  4. Glacial soil

A
Alluvial
B
Colluvial
C
Glacial soil
D
Eolian
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Eolian (or aeolian) sediments are wind deposited materials that consist primarily of sand or silt-sized particles. These materials tend to be extremely well sorted and free of coarse fragment.

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