Environmental impact of weathering and soil formation in geomorphological research
Department of Transportation Planning and Logistics, Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Rumuola, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2020, 08(03), 047-051
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2020.8.3.0399
Publication history:
Received on 24 October 2020; revised on 20 November 2020; accepted on 21 November 2020
Abstract:
Weathering is a part of geomorphic processes leading to the disintegration and decomposition of rocks and minerals on the earth’s surface as a result of physical and chemical action that leads to the formation of soil being a most vital natural resource of rock weathering. Development of soils in an environment enhances plants dependence on it for growth, and man depends directly or indirectly on plants for food, thus the functions of soil as a fundamental interface, providing an excellent example of the integration among many parts of the earth system. Hence, geomorphology research being based on processes of the earth’s surfacing that result into most of the physical features seen on the face of the earth.
Keywords:
Climate; Environment; Geomorphology; Soil and Weathering
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