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What are exogenic geological processes?
Exogenic geological processes include geological phenomena and processes that originate externally to the Earth’s surface. They are genetically related to the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere, and therefore to processes of weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition, denudation, etc.
How do exogenic factors and processes influence the Earth’s surface?
The rate and activity of exogenic factors and processes very often depend on local conditions and can also be accelerated by human action. The combined functioning of exogenic and endogenic factors influences the present complicated picture of the Earth’s surface.
What factors and processes are included in exogenic processes?
Exogenic factors and processes include weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition, denudation, etc. They could also have sources outside the Earth, for instance under the influence of the Sun, Moon, etc.
What is weathering and what does it involve?
Weathering is the process by which surface and subsurface rocks disintegrate, dissolve, or are broken down. Rocks at or near the earth's surface are exposed to physical and chemical weathering processes.
What are some examples of exogenic factors?
Exogenic factors include the Sun, Moon, and other sources outside the Earth that can influence processes of weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition, denudation, etc.
What is the process by which surface and subsurface rocks disintegrate, dissolve, or are broken down?
Weathering
Which processes are genetically related to the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere?
Exogenic processes
What could accelerate the rate and activity of exogenic processes?
Human action
What influences the present complicated picture of the Earth’s surface?
Combined functioning of exogenic and endogenic factors
What are some sources outside the Earth that could influence exogenic processes?
Influence of the Sun
Test your knowledge of exogenic geological processes and their role in shaping the Earth's landforms with this quiz. Explore topics such as weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition, and denudation to gain a deeper understanding of these external geological phenomena.
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