Geomorphology

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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 predict future changes through a combination of field observation, physical experiment, and numerical modeling. Geomorphology is practiced within geography, geology, geodesy, engineering geology, archaeology, and geotechnical engineering. Early studies in geomorphology are the foundation for pedology, one of two main branches of soil science.

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 predict future changes through a combination of field observation, physical experiment, and numerical modeling.

Geomorphology is practiced within geography, geology, geodesy, engineering geology, archaeology, and geotechnical engineering.

Early studies in geomorphology are the foundation for pedology, one of two main branches of soil science.

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• Snow and Weather Glossary
• Ski Related Definitions
• Soil
• Orography
• Base Lands Slope Analysis
• Freestyle Equipment List
• Ski resort
• Mountain master planning process
• Base Area Design
• Chair Lift

[edit] Reference

1. Wikipedia see Geomorphology [1]

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