Geomorphic History

Erosion is the process by which the Earth's surface is worn away by the action of water, wind, and ice.

The ocean basin is the largest landform on Earth, covering over 70% of the Earth's surface.

Deposition is the process by which sediment is deposited by water, wind, or ice.

Mount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth, with a peak elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet).

Tectonics is the process of folding and faulting of rocks.

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth, covering over 30% of the Earth's surface.

Weathering is the process of breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.

The Nile River is the longest river on Earth, with a length of 6,650 kilometers (4,132 miles).

Plate Tectonics is the process of movement of tectonic plates.

The Sahara Desert is the largest desert on Earth, covering over 9 million square kilometers (3.5 million square miles).

Glacial Retreat is the process of melting of glaciers and ice sheets.

The Himalayas is the largest mountain range on Earth, with an average elevation of over 6,000 meters (20,000 feet).

Land Reclamation is the process of formation of new land by the deposition of sediment.

The Caspian Sea is the largest lake on Earth, with a surface area of over 371,000 square kilometers (143,000 square miles).

Aeolian Transport is the process of movement of sediment by wind.