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This class studies the surface of the Earth and the processes which shape physical environments. Landscapes reflect the underlying geologic and erosional histories, both of which are affected by ...

The formation and deformation of landforms on the surface of the earth are a continuous process which is due to the continuous influence of external and internal forces. The internal and external ...