geomorphology
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The study of the physical features of the earth's surface and the processes that form and change them.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "_____ explains how wind and water slowly carved the desert's strange rock formations."
Answer: geomorphology
In your own words, what does "geomorphology" mean?
The study of the physical features of the earth's surface and the processes that form and change them.
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