Geomorphologic (Adjective)
Meaning
Pertaining to geological structure; "geomorphological features of the Black Hills"; "morphological features of granite"; "structural effects of folding and faulting of the earth's surface".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The geomorphologic characteristics of the region were shaped by millions of years of erosion and weathering.
- The study of the geomorphologic features of the Grand Canyon provides valuable insights into the geological history of the area.
- The geomorphologic map of the region highlights the complex relationships between the underlying geology and the surface landscape.
- The geomorphologic effects of glaciation are evident in the U-shaped valleys and glacial lakes that dot the landscape.
- The geomorphologic processes that shape the earth's surface, such as plate tectonics and volcanic activity, are still not fully understood.