morphogenetic zone
morphogenetic zone
1. Area that is characterized by a distinctive assemblage of land-forms and that coincides with a major climatic zone. It is believed that the land-forms largely result from the action of a unique combination of surface processes controlled by climate.
2. See LINEAGE-ZONE.
1. Area that is characterized by a distinctive assemblage of land-forms and that coincides with a major climatic zone. It is believed that the land-forms largely result from the action of a unique combination of surface processes controlled by climate.
2. See LINEAGE-ZONE.
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