Landscapes & the Hydrologic Cycle – How Earth’s Surface Evolves | Interlude F from Earth: Portrait of a Planet
Landscapes & the Hydrologic Cycle – How Earth’s Surface Evolves | Interlude F from Earth: Portrait of a Planet What gives the world its valleys, mountains, canyons, beaches, and ever-changing terrain? In Interlude F of Earth: Portrait of a Planet , Stephen Marshak explores the powerful geologic forces and the endless movement of water that sculpt Earth’s dynamic surface. Watch the chapter summary on YouTube or dive into the full blog breakdown below! What Is a Landscape? Landscape: The overall shape, character, and arrangement of a region’s land surface, made up of individual landforms (valleys, cliffs, mesas, terraces, beaches, and more). Topography & Relief: Differences in elevation are measured as relief, visualized with contour lines and digital elevation models (DEMs). How Do Landscapes Form and Change? Uplift: Vertical movement of Earth’s surface caused by crustal thickening, lithospheric heating, isostatic rebound (post-glacial or post-erosion),...