Introduction to Land Development and Weathering

Free online course on land development and weathering, as well as the effect of weathering on land development

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Learning Outcomes

Having completed this course, you should be able to:

Define the concept of geomorphology and the concept of time scale in a geomorphic system
Discuss the theory of uniformitarianism
Explain the process and types of forces in landform development
Explain energy flow in a geomorphic system
Differentiate between the role of uniformitarianism and catastrophism
Discuss the concept of the geomorphic process and models
Discuss the concept and effects of weathering
Discuss the changes to the earth's surface
Explain the mechanical, chemical, and biological types of weathering
Differentiate between the various types of weathering
Explain the weathering of silicate materials
Discuss the factors affecting weathering and the products of weathering

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