GGR201H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Rock Flour, Palimpsest, Bed Load
7 Sep 2016
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Geomorphology integral to earth surface processes are the balances b w forces the transport of mass and the distribution and redistribution of energy on our planet. The balance b w driving and resisting forces. The range of scales in space and time. Palimpsest piece of parchment that has been written upon w multiple scriptions. Primary surface processes responsible for most topographic features include. The action of waves marine currents and seepage of fluids through the seafloor. Soil regolith and rock move downslope under the force of gravity via creep slides flows topples and falls such mass wasting occurs on both terrestrial and submarine slopes flowing channelized water rivers streams. Tectonics continental scale movement of earth s crust. When through physical equations changes occur it is often due to fighting driving and resisting forces. (represented. Resisting forces: o = w g d s, (cid:0) = (cid:0) s g h sin (cid:0) cos (cid:0)
