Geomorphological processes: weathering, mass movement, erosion, transportation and deposition
Five key processes shape desert landscapes. Weathering breaks rock down in place, erosion removes material, transportation moves it, and deposition drops it somewhere new. Mass movement shifts loose material downslope under gravity.
Real World
In the Namib Desert, granite inselbergs like Spitzkoppe show deep exfoliation shells from weathering, while flash floods deposit gravel fans at their bases — demonstrating how all five geomorphological processes interact in a single arid landscape.
Exam Focus
When asked to 'explain', link each process to a named landform — markers award separate marks for each process-outcome connection.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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