definitions and understandings Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
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define endogenic processes and examples
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Endogenic processes are those formed or active within the earth.
e.g
tectonic, volcanism, magmatism and metamorphism
2
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define exogenic processes and examples
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Exogenic processes are those that are formed or active at or near the earths surface.
e.g
weathering, erosion, deposition.
3
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boundary conditions
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Environmental conditions such as: -surface properties (temp, vegetation, ice coverage) -atmospheric composition: (volcanic, anthropogenic emissions) -astronomical parameter: (orbital change and solar output).