Theories of Landform Development

Theories of landform development explain how Earth's surface features, like mountains and valleys, are formed. Key ideas include: 1. **Endogenic Processes**: These involve internal forces like tectonic plate movements that create mountains and earthquakes. 2. **Exogenic Processes**: External forces, such as weathering, erosion, and deposition, shape the landscape over time, carving out valleys and plains. 3. **Unifying Theories**: Some theories combine both endogenic and exogenic processes to show how they interact over geological timescales, influencing the evolution of landforms. Understanding these processes helps us grasp the dynamic nature of our planet’s surface.