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Earth Movements-endogenic Forces Earthquakes & Volcanoes, Exogenic forces :weathering and erosion. Theories Isostasy, Continental drift & Plate

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Geography

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Overview

The surface of the Earth is constantly changing due to forces originating from within and outside the planet. These forces shape the landforms we see today. Internal forces, known as endogenic forces, cause movements like earthquakes and volcanoes, and build mountains and plateaus. External forces,

Key Concepts

These are internal forces that originate

These are internal forces that originate from deep within the Earth and cause movements in the crust. They are divided into slow diastrophic movements

These are external forces like wind

These are external forces like wind, water, and ice that act on the Earth's surface. They include weathering (breaking down of rocks) and erosion (rem

It is the state of gravitational

It is the state of gravitational balance between the Earth's crust and mantle. Heavier mountain ranges have deep roots into the denser mantle, just li

Proposed by Alfred Wegener

Proposed by Alfred Wegener, it states that all continents were once joined in a single supercontinent called Pangaea, which later broke apart and drif

The Earth's lithosphere is divided into

The Earth's lithosphere is divided into large and small plates that float on the semi-molten asthenosphere. Their movement causes earthquakes, volcano

Learning Objectives

  • Understand different earth crustal movements
  • Explain the features formed by earth movements
  • Study sudden movements like earthquakes and volcanoes
  • Explain the concept of isostasy
  • Understand the continental drift theory

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Earth Movements-endogenic Forces Earthquakes & Volcanoes, Exogenic forces :weathering and erosion. Theories Isostasy, Continental drift & Plate covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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