IAS (Admin.) Mains Geography Geomorphology-Concepts of Geomorphic Cycles and Landscape Development Study Material (Page 4 of 16)

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Geomorphic Cycles: Major Developments, Major Terms

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Geomorphic cycles describe the continuous process of creation and destruction of landforms. Following subtopics describe the three important cycles given respectively by Davis, Penck, and King in more detail. Further details on the slope development aspects of these c…

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Geomorphic Cycles: Davis Cycle of Erosion

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Davis Cycle of Erosion

Davis in 1884 and 1899 gave the concept of landscape evolution. According to Davis, geographic cycle is a period of time during which an uplifted landmass undergoes transformation by land sculpture ending in peneplain.

Background of Davis Theory

  • Davis theory was influenced by the evolutionary ideas of Darwin and theories of uniformitarianism formulate…

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