Question

write about the types of sand dunes found in the Indian desert

Answer 1

On the basis of particle composition the dunes are of two types:

i. Sand dune:

The dune composed of sediment particles having the diameter of 0.06 to 2.0 mm i.e., sand is called Sand dune e.g., western arid Rajasthan.

ii. Gypsum dune:

The dune composed of gypsum particles of sand size is called gypsum or calcareous or time dune e.g. New Mexico and Death valley California.

Answer 2

On the basis of particle composition the dunes are of two types:

i. Sand dune:

The dune composed of sediment particles having the diameter of 0.06 to 2.0 mm i.e., sand is called Sand dune e.g., western arid Rajasthan.

ii. Gypsum dune:

The dune composed of gypsum particles of sand size is called gypsum or calcareous or time dune e.g. New Mexico and Death valley California.

Answer 3

On the basis of particle composition the dunes are of two types:

i. Sand dune:

The dune composed of sediment particles having the diameter of 0.06 to 2.0 mm i.e., sand is called Sand dune e.g., western arid Rajasthan.

ii. Gypsum dune:

The dune composed of gypsum particles of sand size is called gypsum or calcareous or time dune e.g. New Mexico and Death valley California.