Geomorphology

The word "Geomorphology" is derived from the Greek words γη, ge, "earth"; μορφή, morfé, "form"; and λόγος, logos, "knowledge". A simple defintion is "The form of the earth, the general configuration of its surface, and the changes that take place in the evolution of land forms. Fluvial geomorphology, for example, studies how human use impacts natural settings in a watershed and determines the shape of river channels. Fluvial geomorphology attempts to predict what physical changes will occur to a water channel in response to alterations in watershed conditions; and how changes will impact human infrastructure and fish habitat.

Interdisciplinary Links in Citizendium

• Earth science
• Stage (geology)
• Age (geology)
• Geologic ages of earth history
• Chronostratigraphy
• Geochronology
• Geochronometry
• Hydrology
• Biostratigraphy
• Palynology
• Sedimentary geology