Define Gravity- and wind-transported soils.

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Define Gravity- and wind-transported soils.

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The transported soils are defined as those types of soil formation of takes place due to weathering of rocks and are later transported away from the parent rock due to natural forces. Transportation of soil occurs due to various agents that helps in the transportation such as wind, water and gravity.

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