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Biological Weathering Biological weathering is the breakdown of rocks and minerals by living organisms. It is a type of Physical Weathering that is caused by the activities of plants, animals, and microorganisms. The following are the subtopics of biological weathering: Root action Burrowing animals Lichens Bacteria Fungi Algae Biological weathering is the breakdown of rocks … Read more
Endogenic Processes Endogenic processes are processes that occur within the Earth’s crust. They are responsible for the formation of mountains, VolcanoesVolcanoes, and earthquakes. The following are some of the subtopics of endogenic processes: Convection currents Subduction Orogeny Volcanism: Earthquakes Plate tectonics: The theory that the Earth’s surface is made up of a number of plates … Read more
Lapies are small, shallow pits or grooves that form in limestone or other soluble rocks. They are caused by the DissolutionDissolution of the rock by water, which can be either acidic or basic. Lapies are most common in areas with a lot of rainfall, as the water can more easily dissolve the rock. They can … Read more
The following are the subtopics of Ground Water as Geomorpholigcal agent: Groundwater flow Groundwater erosion Groundwater deposition Groundwater karstification Groundwater geochemistry Groundwater and Climate Change Groundwater and human activity Groundwater management Groundwater sustainability Groundwater governance Groundwater research Groundwater education Groundwater advocacy Groundwater awareness Groundwater is a vital part of the Earth’s water cycle. It is … Read more
The following are the subtopics of SoilSoil formation processes: Weathering Erosion Deposition Biological activity Soil horizon development Soil classification Weathering is the process by which rocks and minerals are broken down into smaller pieces. This can be caused by physical, chemical, or biological processes. Erosion is the process by which soil is moved from one … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Exogenic Processes: Weathering Erosion Deposition Mass wasting Glaciers Groundwater Coastal processes SoilSoil formation Biota Exogenic processes are those that occur at or near the Earth’s surface and are driven by the energy of the sun. They include weathering, erosion, deposition, mass wasting, glaciers, groundwater, coastal … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Geomorphology (Physical features of the surface of the earth): Erosion Deposition Weathering Mass wasting Tectonics Climate Human activity Coastal geomorphology Fluvial geomorphology Glacier geomorphology Karst geomorphology Pedology Sedimentology Volcanology Astrogeology Planetary geomorphology Geomorphology is the scientific study of the Earth’s surface features and the processes … Read more