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What is Geomorphology and Thornbury՚s Concepts

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Geomorphology is the methodical and scientific study of landforms including natural or induced processes affecting the shape of landforms.

Geomorphology is derived from the Greek word:

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Factors Controlling Landform Development

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Some of the major factors that affect landform development are given below. Some of them are explained in detail throughout this topic.

Factors controlling landform development

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  • Geological structure determines the characteristics of landform like its structure, rocks, faults and folds, chemical alterations, and constituents. It also determines the time and processes that would affect the geomorphology.
  • Earth possesses relief because geomorphic processes operate at differential rate (on different substrates or in different regions) .
  • Climate plays important role in varying import…

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