geomorphic cycle

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• geomorphic cycle — also called  geographic cycle , or  cycle of erosion        theory of the evolution of landforms. In this theory, first set forth by William M. Davis (Davis, William Morris) between 1884 and 1934, landforms were assumed to change through time… …   Universalium

• geomorphic cycle — noun : cycle of erosion …   Useful english dictionary

• cycle of erosion — the sequence of changes in a landscape from the start of its erosion by running water, waves and currents, or glaciers until it has been reduced to the baselevel of erosion which limits the activity of the agents concerned called also geomorphic… …   Useful english dictionary

• continental landform — ▪ geology Introduction       any conspicuous topographic feature on the largest land areas of the Earth. Familiar examples are mountains (including volcanic (volcanism) cones), plateaus, and valleys. (The term landform also can be applied to… …   Universalium

• river — river1 riverless, adj. riverlike, adj. /riv euhr/, n. 1. a natural stream of water of fairly large size flowing in a definite course or channel or series of diverging and converging channels. 2. a similar stream of something other than water: a… …   Universalium

• peneplain — peneplanation /pee neuh pleuh nay sheuhn/, n. /pee neuh playn , pee neuh playn /, n. Geol. an area reduced almost to a plain by erosion. Also, peneplane. [1885 90; PENE + PLAIN1] * * * Gently undulating, almost featureless plain near sea level.… …   Universalium

• Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry       The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… …   Universalium

• soil — soil1 soilless, adj. /soyl/, n. 1. the portion of the earth s surface consisting of disintegrated rock and humus. 2. a particular kind of earth: sandy soil. 3. the ground as producing vegetation or as cultivated for its crops: fertile soil. 4. a… …   Universalium

• Geomorphology — (from Greek: γη, ge , earth ; μορφή, morfé , form ; and λόγος, logos , knowledge ) is the study of landforms and the processes that shape them. Geomorphologists seek to understand why landscapes look the way they do: to understand landform… …   Wikipedia

• Geology of Mars — Mars   Mars as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope Designations …   Wikipedia

• Noachian — MOLA colorized relief map of Noachis Terra, the type area for the Noachian System. Note the superficial resemblance to the lunar highlands. Colors indicate elevation, with red highest and blue violet lowest. The blue feature at bottom right is… …   Wikipedia