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Geomorphology, mapped

Eight areas covering the solid earth and the processes that shape its surface.

8
Areas
76
Lessons
234
Sub-lessons

01  Universe and Its Constituents

Physical Geography12 lessons

The universe, its major constituents, and the formation of the Solar System.

  1. 01The Universe0 sub-lessons
  2. 02Theories of the Formation of the Universe3 sub-lessons
  3. 03Major Constituents of the Universe0 sub-lessons
  4. 04Galaxies0 sub-lessons
  5. 05Stars14 sub-lessons
  6. 06The Sun and Solar System2 sub-lessons
  7. 07Planets4 sub-lessons
  8. 08Astronomical Distances2 sub-lessons
  9. 09Comparison of the Planets0 sub-lessons
  10. 10Other Celestial Bodies3 sub-lessons
  11. 11Hypotheses on the Formation of the Solar System5 sub-lessons
  12. 12Constellations0 sub-lessons

02  Earth

Physical Geography22 lessons

Earth's form and motions, coordinate system, and changing continents.

  1. 01Basic Facts2 sub-lessons
  2. 02Geoid Shape and Its Effects0 sub-lessons
  3. 03Structure of Earth3 sub-lessons
  4. 04Fields Generated by Earth0 sub-lessons
  5. 05Rotation of Earth6 sub-lessons
  6. 06Revolution of Earth3 sub-lessons
  7. 07Equinoxes2 sub-lessons
  8. 08Solstices6 sub-lessons
  9. 09Seasonal Summary0 sub-lessons
  10. 10Apparent Movement of the Sun0 sub-lessons
  11. 11Latitude and Longitude0 sub-lessons
  12. 12Latitudes3 sub-lessons
  13. 13Heat or Temperature Zones3 sub-lessons
  14. 14Longitudes6 sub-lessons
  15. 15Overview of Theories on the Formation of Continents and Oceans0 sub-lessons
  16. 16Continental Drift Theory11 sub-lessons
  17. 17Seafloor Spreading Theory4 sub-lessons
  18. 18Plate Tectonic Theory4 sub-lessons
  19. 191. Divergent Boundaries: Constructive Margins3 sub-lessons
  20. 202. Convergent Boundaries: Destructive Margins3 sub-lessons
  21. 213. Transform Boundaries: Conservative Margins0 sub-lessons
  22. 22Plate-Boundary Summary0 sub-lessons

03  Structure and Interior of the Earth

Physical Geography11 lessons

How seismic evidence reveals Earth's layers, minerals, and rock cycle.

  1. 01Sources of Information About the Earth’s Interior9 sub-lessons
  2. 02P-Waves and S-Waves0 sub-lessons
  3. 03Focus, Epicentre, and Seismograph0 sub-lessons
  4. 04Seismic Evidence for the Earth’s Internal Structure0 sub-lessons
  5. 05Layers of the Earth4 sub-lessons
  6. 06Minerals2 sub-lessons
  7. 07Rocks and Petrology0 sub-lessons
  8. 08Igneous Rocks5 sub-lessons
  9. 09Sedimentary Rocks3 sub-lessons
  10. 10Metamorphic Rocks0 sub-lessons
  11. 11The Rock Cycle0 sub-lessons

04  Geomorphic Processes and Landforms

Physical Geography22 lessons

Endogenic and exogenic processes and the major landforms they create.

  1. 01Geomorphic Processes1 sub-lessons
  2. 02Endogenic Geomorphic Processes0 sub-lessons
  3. 03Diastrophism3 sub-lessons
  4. 04Orogenic Movements2 sub-lessons
  5. 05Folds1 sub-lessons
  6. 06Tensional Forces and Block Topography0 sub-lessons
  7. 07Faults3 sub-lessons
  8. 08Earthquakes3 sub-lessons
  9. 09Types of Seismic Waves2 sub-lessons
  10. 10Classification of Earthquakes5 sub-lessons
  11. 11Global Distribution of Earthquakes3 sub-lessons
  12. 12Seismic Zones of India3 sub-lessons
  13. 13Tsunami0 sub-lessons
  14. 14Exogenic Processes in Detail0 sub-lessons
  15. 15Weathering13 sub-lessons
  16. 16Mass Wasting4 sub-lessons
  17. 17Major Landforms0 sub-lessons
  18. 18Mountains10 sub-lessons
  19. 19Plateaus5 sub-lessons
  20. 20Plains9 sub-lessons
  21. 21Volcanic Landforms2 sub-lessons
  22. 22Fluvial Landforms20 sub-lessons

05  Aeolian Landforms

Physical Geography2 lessons

The erosional and depositional landforms produced by wind.

  1. 01Erosional Landforms3 sub-lessons
  2. 02Depositional Landforms4 sub-lessons

06  Glacial Landforms

Physical Geography2 lessons

The erosional and depositional landforms produced by moving ice.

  1. 01Erosional Landforms5 sub-lessons
  2. 02Depositional Landforms2 sub-lessons

07  Coastal Landforms

Physical Geography2 lessons

The erosional and depositional landforms created along coasts.

  1. 01Coastal Erosional Landforms4 sub-lessons
  2. 02Coastal Depositional Landforms4 sub-lessons

08  Karst Landforms

Physical Geography3 lessons

Landforms created as groundwater dissolves soluble rock.

  1. 01Formation of Karst Topography0 sub-lessons
  2. 02Erosional Landforms8 sub-lessons
  3. 03Depositional Landforms: Speleothems0 sub-lessons