Geomorphology and Weathering

Shortcuts: Differences, Similarities, Jaccard Similarity Coefficient, References.

Difference between Geomorphology and Weathering

Geomorphology vs. Weathering

Geomorphology (from Ancient Greek: γῆ, gê, "earth"; μορφή, morphḗ, "form"; and λόγος, lógos, "study") is the scientific study of the origin and evolution of topographic and bathymetric features created by physical, chemical or biological processes operating at or near the Earth's surface. Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, soil, and minerals as well as wood and artificial materials through contact with the Earth's atmosphere, water, and biological organisms.

Abrasion (geology)

Abrasion is a process of erosion which occurs when material being transported wears away at a surface over time.

Abrasion (geology) and Geomorphology · Abrasion (geology) and Weathering · See more »

Aeolian processes

Aeolian processes, also spelled eolian or æolian, pertain to wind activity in the study of geology and weather and specifically to the wind's ability to shape the surface of the Earth (or other planets).

Aeolian processes and Geomorphology · Aeolian processes and Weathering · See more »

Biorhexistasy

The Theory of Biorhexistasy describes climatic conditions necessary for periods of soil formation (pedogenesis) separated by periods of soil erosion.

Biorhexistasy and Geomorphology · Biorhexistasy and Weathering · See more »

Coastal geography

Coastal geography is the study of the constantly changing region between the ocean and the land, incorporating both the physical geography (i.e. coastal geomorphology, geology and oceanography) and the human geography (sociology and history) of the coast.

Coastal geography and Geomorphology · Coastal geography and Weathering · See more »

Desert

A desert is a barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs and consequently living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life.

Desert and Geomorphology · Desert and Weathering · See more »

Erosion

In earth science, erosion is the action of surface processes (such as water flow or wind) that remove soil, rock, or dissolved material from one location on the Earth's crust, and then transport it to another location (not to be confused with weathering which involves no movement).

Erosion and Geomorphology · Erosion and Weathering · See more »

Ice

Ice is water frozen into a solid state.

Geomorphology and Ice · Ice and Weathering · See more »

Pedogenesis

Pedogenesis (from the Greek pedo-, or pedon, meaning 'soil, earth,' and genesis, meaning 'origin, birth') (also termed soil development, soil evolution, soil formation, and soil genesis) is the process of soil formation as regulated by the effects of place, environment, and history.

Geomorphology and Pedogenesis · Pedogenesis and Weathering · See more »

Periglaciation

Periglaciation (adjective: "periglacial," also referring to places at the edges of glacial areas) describes geomorphic processes that result from seasonal thawing of snow in areas of permafrost, the runoff from which refreezes in ice wedges and other structures.

Geomorphology and Periglaciation · Periglaciation and Weathering · See more »

Rock (geology)

Rock or stone is a natural substance, a solid aggregate of one or more minerals or mineraloids.

Geomorphology and Rock (geology) · Rock (geology) and Weathering · See more »

Soil

Soil is a mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and organisms that together support life.

Geomorphology and Soil · Soil and Weathering · See more »

Water

Water is a transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance that is the main constituent of Earth's streams, lakes, and oceans, and the fluids of most living organisms.

Geomorphology and Water · Water and Weathering · See more »

Wildfire

A wildfire or wildland fire is a fire in an area of combustible vegetation that occurs in the countryside or rural area.

Geomorphology and Wildfire · Weathering and Wildfire · See more »