Geomorphol

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•Geomorphology Geomorphology is the scientific study of landforms, their origin, evolution, and the processes that shape them, including erosion, weathering, and deposition by water, wind, and ice. •Fluvial geomorphology Fluvial geomorphology examines how rivers shape the Earth's surface through the movement of water, sediment, and vegetation. This process results in landforms such as deltas, floodplains, meanders, and ox-bow lakes. •Hydrology Hydrology is the scientific study of water's movement, distribution, and quality on Earth. It covers the water cycle, rainfall, runoff, infiltration, and groundwater. •Drainage Drainage refers to the area of land where precipitation collects and drains into a common outlet, such as a river, lake, or ocean. •Tributary A tributary is a river or stream that flows into and joins a larger river or stream. •River source The river source is where a river begins, often in highlands or mountains, typically from springs, melting snow, or rainfall. •Drainage basin A drainage basin, also called a watershed, is an area of land where all precipitation collects and drains into a common outlet, such as a river, lake, or ocean....