1. Introduction of Geomorphology…………………………………………………….. 7
1.1 Definition of Geomorphology
1.2 Nature and Scope of Geomorphology
1.3 Branches of Geomorphology
1.4 Significance of Geomorphology
2. Tectonics and Crustal Movements………………………………………………… 16
1. Origin of Continents and Ocean
1.1 Theory of Plate Tectonics
1.2 Theory of sea floor spreading
2. Classification of Cluster movements
2.1. Slow movements – folding and faulting and its types
2.2 Rapid movements- volcanism and earthquakes: causes, consequences
3. Weathering………………………………………………………………………………….. 46
1. Definition of weathering
2. Types of weathering
(i) Physical (ii) Chemical (iii) Biological
4. Agents of Erosion and Deposition…………………………………………………. 54
1. Erosional and depositional landforms created by the following geomorphic agents
(i) River (ii) Sea Waves
5. Applied Geomorphology………………………………………………………………. 69
1. Definition and significance of applied geomorphology
2. Concept of Geomorphology
(i) Settlement (ii) Mining (iii) Urbanization (iv) Land degradation
References…………………………………………………………………………………………. 75