Geomorphology

Question 1

Five Principal of Geomorphology

Answer 1

1. an equilibrium exists between landforms and processes “steady state”
2. Equilibrium or the balance of landforms is created through the interaction of DRIVING forces and RESISTING forces
3. A Change to driving or resisting forces will stress system such that it crosses a threshold
4. Processes are linked such that one processes may effect another
5. Geomorphic Processes occur over a variety of time scales

Question 2

Driving Forces(at the earth surface-Exogethic)

Answer 2

Climate-Exogenic
Gravity-Endogenic
Internal Heat-Radioactive Decay

Question 3

Resisting Forces

Answer 3

Lithology-Hard Rocks Igneous and Soft Limestone

Surface-Organization