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LAND FORM [2 records]

Record 1 2012-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
CONT

Most landforms occurring at the surface of the terrestrial land masses result from the interraction of two fundamental types of processes over geologic time. These are (1) vertical tectonic movements ... and (2) denudational processes, which include the weathering and erosion of rocks and the accumulation of the resulting sedimentary debris.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Tout accident topographique de la surface terrestre produit par la tectonique ou l'érosion [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
DEF

Forma de la superficie de un territorio.

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Record 2 2012-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Site Development
  • Landscape Architecture
DEF

The configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aménagement du terrain
  • Architecture paysagère
DEF

Configuration de la surface du terrain.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Preparación del terreno
  • Arquitectura paisajista
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