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Wind Erosion and Deposition I Wind Erosion A Saltation 1. Caused by Wind or Water. 2. Moves sands and smaller sediments. a. Large Particles bounce and skip b. Smaller Particles are lifted and carried by wind B Deflation 1. Fine dry soil particles 2. Wind Erosion. C Abrasion 1. Grinding and wearing away 2. Areas of powerful winds, sand all over, or really soft rocks. a. Beaches. b. Dunes 3 Erodes, Smooths, and polishes the rocks.