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Exogenic Process UPSC Notes

The processes which occur on the surface of the earth under the influence of exogenic forces are termed exogenic processes or exogenic geomorphic processes. They derive energy from the atmosphere determined by ultimate energy from the sun, potential energy arising from the gravitational attraction of the Earth and gradients created by tectonic factors. They are…

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Soils, Major Types of Soil UPSC Notes GS1 Geography

Pedologists define soil as a collection of natural bodies on the earth’s surface containing living matter supporting or capable of supporting plants. Soil is a dynamic medium in which many chemical, physical and biological activities go on constantly. Soil is a result of decay, it is also the medium for growth. It is a changing…