In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Karst Topography 2. Distribution of Karst Topography 3. Development 4. Valleys 5. Landforms 6. Karst Cycle. Meaning of Karst Topography: Landforms produced by chemical weathering or chemical erosion of carbonate rocks mainly calcium carbonate (CaCO3, limestones) and magnesium carbonate (dolomites) by surface and subsurface water (groundwater) are called karst topography [...]
The following points highlight the top four theories for the development of pediments. The theories are: 1. Lawson's Recession Theory 2. Sheet-Flood Theory of McGee 3. Lateral Erosion Theory 4. Composite Theory. 1. Lawson's Recession Theory: According to A.C. Lawson (1915) pediments are developed because of gradual recession of mountain front caused by weathering and erosion. Due to backwasting of [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the classification of coastlines and shorelines. Near the sea, the margin of the land is represented by coastline and the margin of the sea is represented by shoreline. According to the nature of formation and special characteristics, coastlines may be of following types: The dalmatian coastline is characterised by parallel inlets and [...]