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What are the four approaches used by geomorphologists in studying landforms?
What are the four approaches used by geomorphologists in studying landforms?
- Process–response (process–form) or functional approach. 2. Landform evolution approach. 3. Approach focusing on characterizing landforms and landform systems. 4. Environmentally sensitive approach to landforms.
What is the focus of historical geomorphology?
What is the focus of historical geomorphology?
Study of landform evolution or changes in landforms over medium and long timescales, usually well beyond the span of an individual human’s experience.
What is the focus of process geomorphology?
What is the focus of process geomorphology?
Study of the processes responsible for landform development and the mechanics of geomorphic processes.
What is the timescale typically associated with historical geomorphology?
What is the timescale typically associated with historical geomorphology?
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What kind of science does the landform evolution approach have its roots in?
What kind of science does the landform evolution approach have its roots in?
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What is the focus of the approach that stems from geographical spatial science?
What is the focus of the approach that stems from geographical spatial science?
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What does the environmentally sensitive approach to landforms focus on?
What does the environmentally sensitive approach to landforms focus on?
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What does process–response approach utilize in its methodology?
What does process–response approach utilize in its methodology?
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Who first proposed the concept of 'Base Level' for streams and rivers?
Who first proposed the concept of 'Base Level' for streams and rivers?
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Which scientist is known for identifying ancient pluvial Lake Bonneville and discussing faulting/mountain building in Utah?
Which scientist is known for identifying ancient pluvial Lake Bonneville and discussing faulting/mountain building in Utah?
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Who proposed the concept of the 'Davisian Cycle' which includes the stages of youth, mature, old age, peneplane, and rejuvenation?
Who proposed the concept of the 'Davisian Cycle' which includes the stages of youth, mature, old age, peneplane, and rejuvenation?
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What did T.C. Chamberlin propose as a methodology for scientific inquiry?
What did T.C. Chamberlin propose as a methodology for scientific inquiry?
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Which scientist is known for studying and popularizing evidence for ancient glaciations of the Alps?
Which scientist is known for studying and popularizing evidence for ancient glaciations of the Alps?
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What are the characteristics of a meandering stream that can be measured in quantitative geomorphology?
What are the characteristics of a meandering stream that can be measured in quantitative geomorphology?
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Describe the landscape characteristics during the old age stage of the Davisian cycle.
Describe the landscape characteristics during the old age stage of the Davisian cycle.
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What are the primary features of a landscape in the maturity stage of the Davisian cycle?
What are the primary features of a landscape in the maturity stage of the Davisian cycle?
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What is the ultimate result of erosion of land areas according to the Horton/Strahler approach?
What is the ultimate result of erosion of land areas according to the Horton/Strahler approach?
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What shift did the Horton/Strahler approach promote in the field of geomorphology?
What shift did the Horton/Strahler approach promote in the field of geomorphology?
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