Land Development and Weathering

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Last updated on June 17, 2026 1:12 pm

Learn about the concept of geomorphology as well as the historical development of landform processes. Learn also about the classifications of weathering.

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This free online course on landform development and weathering provides comprehensive information on the role of weathering in land development. Learn about the theory of uniformitarianism as it relates to geomorphology as well as the historical development of landform processes. Learn also how energy flows on a geomorphic system along. Begin this course today and enhance your knowledge of weathering and rock formation in geomorphology.

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

  • Define the concept of geomorphology …
  • Discuss the theory of uniformitarian…
  • Explain the process and types of for…
  • Explain energy flow in a geomorphic …
  • Define the concept of geomorphology and the concept of time scale in a geomorphic system
  • Discuss the theory of uniformitarianism
  • Explain the process and types of forces in landform development
  • Explain energy flow in a geomorphic system
  • Differentiate between the role of uniformitarianism and catastrophism
  • Discuss the concept of the geomorphic process and models
  • Discuss the concept and effects of weathering
  • Discuss the changes to the earth’s surface
  • Explain the mechanical, chemical, and biological types of weathering
  • Differentiate between the various types of weathering
  • Explain the weathering of silicate materials
  • Discuss the factors affecting weathering and the products of weathering
  • Introduction to Geomorphology and Landform Development

    In this module, you will be introduced to the concept, meaning, and origin of geomorphology. You will learn about the time scale in a geomorphic system as well as the process of landform development. You will also learn about the concept of energy flow in a geomorphic system and the difference between uniformitarianism and catastrophism.

    Weathering and Soil Formation

    In this module, you will be introduced to weathering, the importance of weathering, as well as the effects of weathering. You will learn about the different types of weathering along with the kind of products they generate. You will then learn how silicate rocks are weathered and the factors that affect weathering.

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