Look up: geomorphology

1. Geomorphology
   (1) That branch of physical geography which deals with the form of the Earth, the general configuration of its surface, the distribution of the land, water, etc. (2) The investigation of the history of geologic changes through the interpretation of topographic forms.
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2. geomorphology
   The study of present-day landforms, including their classification, description, nature, origin, development, and relationships to underlying structures. Also the his- tory of geologic changes as recorded by these surface features. The term is sometimes restricted to features produced only by erosion and deposition.
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3. geomorphology
   the study of the origin and evolution of the structural features of the earth`s surface,i.e.of relief Category: The cosmos • Science concerned with the surface and evolution of the globe`s relief features Category: Management in the public and private sector
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4. geomorphology
   noun the branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms
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5. geomorphology
   scientific discipline concerned with the description and classification of the Earth`s topographic features.[8 related articles]
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6. geomorphology
   geomorphology 1. The study of the classification, description, nature, origin, and development of present landforms and their relationships to underlying structures, and of the history of geologic changes as recorded by these surface features. 2. That branch of geology that studies the characterist...
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7. Geomorphology
   Geomorphology (from Greek: γῆ, ge, "earth"; μορφή, morfé, "form"; and λόγος, logos, "study") is the scientific study of landforms and the processes that shape them. Geomorphologists seek to understand why landscapes look the way they do, to understand landform history and dynamics, and to predict future changes through a combin...
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8. geomorphology
   geomorphology, study of the origin and evolution of the earth's landforms, both on the continents and within the ocean basins. It is concerned with the internal geologic processes of the earth's crust, such as tectonic activity and volcanism that constructs new landforms, as well as externally drive...
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9. Geomorphology
   geomorphology or geomorphogeny is the branch of geology that is concerned with the structure, origin, and development of the topographical features of the earth's crust.
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10. geomorphology
    Click images to enlargeBranch of geology developed in the late 19th century, dealing with the morphology, or form, of the Earth's surface; nowadays it is also considered to be an integral part of physical geography. Geomorphological studies investigate the nature and origin of surface landforms, such as mountains,...
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11. geomorphology
    geomorphology. The study of the character and origin of landforms, such as mountains, valleys, etc.
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