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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

Fluvial landforms, animated → — sixteen scenes on river erosion and deposition, played live in the browser.

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