1. Why is the surface of the earth uneven? Explain the roles of endogenic and exogenic forces. (Pg. 2) Page 37
2. What is the difference between a geomorphic process and a geomorphic agent? (Pg. 3) Page 38
3. Differentiate between orogenic and epeirogenic processes. (Pg. 3) Page 38
4. How do climatic factors influence the intensity of exogenic geomorphic processes? (Pg. 4) Page 39
5. What are the three major groups of weathering processes? Briefly define each. (Pg. 5) Page 40
6. What is exfoliation and how does it occur? (Pg. 6) Page 41
7. What are the activating causes that precede mass movements? List any five. (Pg. 7) Page 42
8. Why are the Himalayas particularly susceptible to debris avalanches and landslides? (Pg. 8) Page 43
9. Describe the process of soil formation, starting from the weathering mantle. (Pg. 9) Page 44
10. Explain how climate acts as an active factor in soil formation, giving examples of wet and dry climates. (Pg. 10) Page 45

Which of the following are classified as endogenic geomorphic processes? (Pg. 3)

What is the prime source of energy behind endogenic geomorphic processes? (Pg. 3)

Which of the following is a general term that covers all exogenic processes? (Pg. 4)

What is the sole driving force behind all exogenic processes? (Pg. 4)

Which type of weathering involves processes like solution, carbonation, and oxidation? (Pg. 5)

How does weathering contribute to the national economy? (Pg. 6)

What is the term for a rapid mass movement where rock debris slips with a backward rotation? (Pg. 7)

Which of the following is NOT considered a climatically controlled agent of erosion? (Pg. 8)

Which of the following is considered a passive control factor in soil formation? (Pg. 9)

In which climatic region would you expect soils with very low humus content due to rapid bacterial action? (Pg. 10)

(Exercise) Which one of the following processes is a gradational process? (Pg. 11)

(Exercise) Which one of the following materials is affected by hydration process? (Pg. 11)

(Exercise) Debris avalanche can be included in the category of: (Pg. 11)

The actions of exogenic forces result in the wearing down of relief, which is known as ______. (Pg. 2) Page 37

All processes that move, elevate or build up portions of the earth’s crust are collectively called ______. (Pg. 3) Page 38

The force applied per unit area on earth materials is called ______. (Pg. 4) Page 39

Weathering is an ______ process, meaning very little or no motion of materials takes place. (Pg. 5) Page 40

______ weathering involves contributions from or removal by organisms like earthworms and plant roots. (Pg. 6) Page 41

The transfer of rock debris down slopes under the direct influence of gravity is called ______. (Pg. 6) Page 41

The nearly free fall of earth debris from a vertical face is called ______. (Pg. 7) Page 42

______ is a consequence of erosion, occurring when erosional agents lose their velocity. (Pg. 8) Page 43

The science of soil is called ______. (Pg. 9) Page 44

The process by which bacteria convert gaseous nitrogen from the air into a usable chemical form for plants is called ______. (Pg. 10) Page 45

(Exercise) List examples of mass movements that are real rapid and perceptible. (Pg. 11) Page 46