Geomorphy

/dʒiːˈɒmərfi/ noun

Definition

The form or shape of Earth's surface, or the study of how Earth's landforms are shaped and configured.

Etymology

From geo- 'Earth' plus -morphy 'form' or 'shape' (from Greek morphe). A less commonly used term that essentially means the same as geomorphology but in a shorter, more compact form.

Kelly Says

The term 'geomorphy' captures a beautiful idea: that Earth's landscape has a 'form' or 'body shape' just like organisms do, and that this shape tells a complete story of what processes have worked on it.

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