Exogenic Geological Processes Quiz

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.

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.

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.

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exogenic factors include the Sun, Moon, and other sources outside the Earth that can influence processes of weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition, denudation, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Weathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exogenic processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human action</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Combined functioning of exogenic and endogenic factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Influence of the Sun</p> Signup and view all the answers