Glossary of landform and geologic terms. 2013.
Surface exposure dating — is a collection of geochronological techniques for estimating the length of time that a rock has been exposed at or near Earth s surface. Surface exposure dating is used to date glacial advances and retreats, erosion history, lava flows,… … Wikipedia
geomorphic cycle — also called geographic cycle , or cycle of erosion theory of the evolution of landforms. In this theory, first set forth by William M. Davis (Davis, William Morris) between 1884 and 1934, landforms were assumed to change through time… … Universalium
geomorphic — |jēə|mȯrfik adjective Etymology: ge + morphic : of or relating to the form of the earth or its surface features : resembling the earth : geomorphologic classification of geologic structures for purposes of geomorphic description Journal of… … Useful english dictionary
geomorphic — ge•o•mor•phic [[t]ˌdʒi əˈmɔr fɪk[/t]] adj. 1) geo of, resembling, or pertaining to the form of the earth or of its surface features 2) geo of or pertaining to the form of any celestial body or of its surface features • Etymology: 1890–95 … From formal English to slang
geomorphic — /jee euh mawr fik/, adj. 1. of or pertaining to the form of the earth or the forms of its surface. 2. resembling the earth in form. [1890 95; GEO + MORPHIC] * * * … Universalium
geomorphic — adjective a) Of or pertaining to the shape or structure of the surface of the Earth b) Of or pertaining to geomorphology … Wiktionary
geomorphic process — The process responsible for the formation and alteration of the earth’s surface [16] … Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology
geomorphic — adj. resembling the shape of the Earth; of geomorphology, of the study of the origin and configuration of land formations on the Earth s surface … English contemporary dictionary
geomorphic — [ˌdʒi:ə(ʊ) mɔ:fɪk] adjective relating to the form of the landscape and other natural features of the earth s surface … English new terms dictionary
geomorphic — /dʒioʊˈmɔfɪk/ (say jeeoh mawfik) adjective 1. of or relating to the figure of the earth, or the forms of its surface. 2. resembling the earth in form …
