Geomorphic

Question 1

The physical processes which create and modify landforms on the surface of the earth.

Answer 1

Geomorphic Process

Question 2

Processes that happens beneath the surface of the Earth

Answer 2

Endogenous

Question 3

Processes that happens on the surface of the Earth

Answer 3

Exogenous

Question 4

Degradation Processes

Answer 4

1. Weathering
2. Mass Weathering
3. Erosion and Transportation

Question 5

Aggradation Processes

Answer 5

Deposition - fluvial, glacial, coastals

Question 6

Is disintegration and decomposition of rocks in situ - no transportation involved

Answer 6

Weathering

Question 7

product of weathering; small parts of the parent rock; no organic matte mixed into parent rock

Answer 7

Regolith

Question 8

Types of weathering

Answer 8

1. Physical or Mechanical
2. Chemical
3. Biological

Question 9

Disintegration or decay of rocks via weather elements: high temperatures, extreme cold
and freeze-thaw cycles

Answer 9

Physical/Mechanical Weathering

Question 10

Wet condition and very slow speed

Answer 10

Solifuction

Question 11

Wet condition and very fast speed

Answer 11

Mudflow

Question 12

Dry condition and very fast speed

Answer 12

Rockfall

Question 13

Involves the upward movement of Earth’s mostly solid mantle

Answer 13

Decompression

Question 14

Magma can also be created when hot, liquid rock intrudes into Earth’s cold crust

Answer 14

Transfer of heat

Question 15

Occurs when water or carbon dioxide are added to rock

Answer 15

Flux melting

Question 16

The formation of intrusive igneous rock by solidification of magma beneath the earth’s
surface

Answer 16

Plutonism

Question 17

Any of various processes and phenomena associated with the surficial discharge of
molten rock, pyroclastic fragments, or hot water and steam

Answer 17

Volcanism