Can you distinguish between geomorphic and geological forces and provide an example of each?

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Question 1: Continental crust is also referred to as sial and Oceanic crust is also referred to as sima.

Question 2: Continental crust comprises of much older and lighter rock. What type of rock is found in this crust and provide an example?
The type of rock found is granitic rock. An example is granite.

Question 3: Oceanic crust consist of much younger and denser rock. What type of rock is found in this crust and give an example?
The type of rock found is basaltic rock. An example is basalt.

Question 4: Distinguish between geomorphic forces and Geological forces and state an example of this process?

• Geomorphic forces are external forces that originate on or above the Earth's surface, shaping landforms through processes like weathering, erosion, and deposition. An example is wind erosion.
• Geological forces (also known as endogenic forces) are internal forces that originate within the Earth, causing large-scale changes such as plate tectonics, volcanism, and earthquakes. An example is volcanic eruption.

Question 5: Briefly describe Endogenic and Exogenic processes and provide each example?

• Endogenic processes are internal processes that originate from within the Earth, such as plate tectonics, volcanism, and earthquakes, leading to the creation of landforms. An example is mountain building.
• Exogenic processes are external processes that operate on the Earth's surface, driven by solar energy and gravity, including weathering, erosion, and deposition, which modify and wear down landforms. An example is river valley formation.

Question 6: Lithosphere is the outer solid part of the earth, including the crust and uppermost mantle.

Question 7: The place where two plates meet is called a plate boundary.

Question 8: Refer to the diagram below and answer the question.
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