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The word "Geomorphology" is derived from the Greek words γη, ge, "earth"; μορφή, morfé, "form"; and λόγος, logos, "knowledge". A simple defintion is the | The word "Geomorphology" is derived from the Greek words γη, ge, "earth"; μορφή, morfé, "form"; and λόγος, logos, "knowledge". A simple defintion is "The form of the earth, the general configuration of its surface, and the changes that take place in the evolution of land forms.<ref>[http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mnh/nature/nhns2/glossary.htm] The natural History of Nova Scotia</ref> | ||
Fluvial geomorphology, for example, studies how human use impacts natural settings in a watershed and determines the shape of river channels. Fluvial geomorphology attempts to predict what physical changes will occur to a water channel in response to alterations in watershed conditions; and how changes will impact human infrastructure and fish habitat.<ref>[http://www.field-geology.com/ What is Fluvial Geomorphology?] Field Geology Services</ref> | Fluvial geomorphology, for example, studies how human use impacts natural settings in a watershed and determines the shape of river channels. Fluvial geomorphology attempts to predict what physical changes will occur to a water channel in response to alterations in watershed conditions; and how changes will impact human infrastructure and fish habitat.<ref>[http://www.field-geology.com/ What is Fluvial Geomorphology?] Field Geology Services</ref> | ||
Revision as of 21:59, 16 May 2007
The word "Geomorphology" is derived from the Greek words γη, ge, "earth"; μορφή, morfé, "form"; and λόγος, logos, "knowledge". A simple defintion is "The form of the earth, the general configuration of its surface, and the changes that take place in the evolution of land forms.[1] Fluvial geomorphology, for example, studies how human use impacts natural settings in a watershed and determines the shape of river channels. Fluvial geomorphology attempts to predict what physical changes will occur to a water channel in response to alterations in watershed conditions; and how changes will impact human infrastructure and fish habitat.[2]
References
- ↑ [1] The natural History of Nova Scotia
- ↑ What is Fluvial Geomorphology? Field Geology Services
Interdisciplinary Links in Citizendium
- Earth science
- Stage (geology)
- Age (geology)
- Geologic ages of earth history
- Chronostratigraphy
- Geochronology
- Geochronometry
- Hydrology
- Biostratigraphy
- Palynology
- Sedimentary geology