Asked by
Walker Hultgren
on Dec 13, 2024Verified
Which is the last step in formation of a typical landscape?
A) Erosion
B) Deposition of sedimentary layers
C) Lithification into sedimentary rocks
Lithification
The conversion of unconsolidated sediment or volcanic ash into a coherent, solid rock, involving processes such as compaction and cementation.
Sedimentary Layers
Layers of rock or soil with internally consistent characteristics that distinguish them from contiguous layers.
Erosion
The method through which natural forces like wind or water cause the erosion and movement of soil, rock, and other materials on the surface.
- Outline the sequence of events leading to the formation and subsequent evolution of landscapes over periods.
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Learning Objectives
- Outline the sequence of events leading to the formation and subsequent evolution of landscapes over periods.