Difference between revisions of "Areomorphology"
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| − | + | '''Areomorphology''', or '''geomorphology of Mars''', is the study of physical surface features on Mars. | |
| − | The scientific study of the origin and evolution of topographic features on [[Mars]] created by physical, chemical or biological | + | The scientific study of the origin and evolution of topographic features on [[Mars]] created by physical, chemical, or potential biological processes operating at or near the planet's surface. |
| − | * Plate tectonics | + | *Plate tectonics |
| − | * Wind erosion | + | *Wind erosion |
| − | * [[Water|Water erosion]] | + | *[[Water|Water erosion]] |
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| + | == Etymology == | ||
| + | The Greek root of the term is Ares, the greek name for the god of war. ''Morphḗ'' means "form" and λόγος, ''lógos'', means "study." | ||
Revision as of 09:58, 8 December 2019
Areomorphology, or geomorphology of Mars, is the study of physical surface features on Mars.
The scientific study of the origin and evolution of topographic features on Mars created by physical, chemical, or potential biological processes operating at or near the planet's surface.
- Plate tectonics
- Wind erosion
- Water erosion
Etymology
The Greek root of the term is Ares, the greek name for the god of war. Morphḗ means "form" and λόγος, lógos, means "study."
