5. GEOMORPHIC PROCESSES
The chapter outlines the dynamic nature of the earth's surface, shaped by endogenic and exogenic processes responsible for geomorphic variations. It addresses how these processes contribute to relief changes through weathering, mass movements, erosion, and soil formation. Understanding these processes is crucial for sustainable management of earth resources.
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What we have learnt
- The surface of the earth is shaped by both internal (endogenic) and external (exogenic) forces.
- Weathering processes prepare materials for erosion, which is essential for landscape evolution.
- Soil formation is influenced by various factors including climate, topography, and biological activity.
Key Concepts
- -- Endogenic Processes
- Geological processes originating from within the earth, leading to the creation of landforms and shifting of crustal materials.
- -- Exogenic Processes
- Surface processes powered by external energies, primarily from the sun, involving weathering, erosion, and deposition.
- -- Weathering
- The breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through mechanical and chemical means, facilitating soil formation.
- -- Mass Movements
- The movement of earth materials down slopes under the influence of gravity, influenced by factors like weathering and saturation.
- -- Soil Formation
- The process through which soil develops from parent material, influenced by climate, organisms, and time.
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