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A particular form of wind erosion occurs when relatively coarse soil particles are lifted only slightly above the ground surface and then move forward in a repeated bouncing and skipping motion, rather than being carried aloft in suspension or rolled continuously along the surface. What is this specific movement pattern of soil particles known as?

A Suspension
B Sheet erosion
C Gully erosion
D Saltation
E Soil creep
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