geomorphology
the branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms • Syn: morphology • Derivationally related forms: geomorphologic, geomorphological, morphologic (for: morphology), morphological (for: morphology) • Hypernyms: geophysics, geophysical science • Hyponyms: tectonics, plate tectonics, plate tectonic theory, petrology, lithology
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