Germorphology - Intro Flashcards

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What is geomorphology? What does it study specifically?

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It is the study of landforms. Specifically, the origin, evolution, form, and spatial distribution of landforms.

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What are the two types of processes in geomorphology?

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  1. Endogenic

2. Exogenic

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How are landscapes formed?

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Through interactions between endogenic and exogenic processes

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What is the “rock cycle”?

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Look at book for answer

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What are the 3 major rock types?

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Look at book for answer

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What are plate tectonics?

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An endogenic process

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