Erosional and Depositional Landforms by Rivers and Wind
Erosional landforms are physical features on the Earth's surface that have been shaped and formed primarily through the process of erosion. Depositional landforms, on the other hand, are physical features on the Earth's surface that have been built up and formed by the deposition of sediment or material carried by natural agents like rivers, wind, glaciers, or ocean currents.
Erosional Landforms by Rivers
Valleys, Gorges, and Canyons
- Valleys primarily originate from the erosive action of flowing water.
- Rills, initially created by surface runoff, eventually evolve into gullies. Over time, these gullies progressively deepen and broaden, eventually shaping ....
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- 9 India’s Geological Uniqueness: Some Salient Aspects
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