Question

Which type of plains the following information refers to?

• These plains are formed by the action of winds.
• The plains are made up of fine sand particles.
• The plains are located in areas far away from the deserts.

Options

• Outwash plains

• Pediplains

• Lacustrine plains

• Loess plains

Answer 1

Loess plains

Explanation:

Loess plains are formed by the action of winds, consisting of fine sand particles (loess). They are typically found far from deserts, where wind deposits fine materials derived from distant sources. Other plains like outwash plains relate to glaciers, pediplains are erosional surfaces formed in arid areas, and lacustrine plains form from lake sediments. Hence, the information about wind action, fine sand particles, and remote location fits loess plains.