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Definition of Geomorphology
1. Noun. The branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms.
Generic synonyms: Geophysical Science, Geophysics
Specialized synonyms: Plate Tectonic Theory, Plate Tectonics, Tectonics, Lithology, Petrology
Derivative terms: Geomorphologic, Geomorphological, Morphologic, Morphological
Definition of Geomorphology
1. Noun. The study of landforms, their classification, origin, development, and history. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Geomorphology
1. [n -GIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Geomorphology
Literary usage of Geomorphology
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Thirsty Cities: Urban Environments and Water Supply in Latin Americaby Danilo J. Anton by Danilo J. Anton (1993)
"Geology and geomorphology of urban sites The geology and geomorphology of Latin
America and the Caribbean (LAC) are complex (Fig. 2). ..."
2. Geological Expedition to Brazil and Chile, 1908-1909 by Jay Backus Woodworth (1912)
"Geomorphology OF SOUTH BRAZIL. In the preceding chapters so much has been stated
concerning the form and relief of the tableland of south Brazil, ..."
3. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1919)
"JW Powell, GK Gilbert, WM Davis and Geikie have given great impetus to the study
of geomorphology. (See GEOLOGY; PHYSIOGRAPHY). ..."
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