What are the 4 geomorphic processes?

Weathering, mass wasting, erosion and deposition are exogenic geomorphic processes. These exogenic processes are dealt with in detail in this chapter.

What is differential weathering and erosion?

Differential weathering and erosion are the epigene processes whereby rock. structure is given topographic expression. They are the processes by means of. which adaptation of surface to structure is effected.

What is the difference between weathering and erosion and deposition?

Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Weathering BREAKS down the rock into sediment, erosion MOVES the sediment to new places, and deposition DROPS the rock in a n…

What is an example of differential weathering?

Cap rocks protect weaker layers below from erosion. Other examples of differential weathering are Devil’s Tower, Wyoming and weathering forms controlled by jointing. Devil’s Tower is a very resistant “volcanic plug” that was surrounded by weaker shales that have since eroded away.

How can you compare and contrast weathering and erosion?

The primary difference between weathering and erosion is that weathering occurs in place whereas erosion involves movement to a new location. Both are caused by similar factors of wind, water, ice, temperature, and even biological action.

What is the compare between erosion and deposition?

As nouns the difference between erosion and deposition is that erosion is (uncountable) the result of having been being worn away or eroded, as by a glacier on rock or the sea on a cliff face while deposition is the removal of someone from office.

How does erosion affect weathering?

Erosion is distinct from weathering, in which chemical and physical processes simply break down larger pieces of rock into smaller ones. In erosion, the portions of Earth affected are moved from their original location by forces exerted by gravity, wind, flowing water or some combination.

What are examples of weathering and erosion?

USA. A bristlecone pine grove in California’s Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.