Chapter 13 Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement Geosystems 5e An Introduction to Physical Geography Robert W. Christopherson Charlie Thomsen

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement Landmass Denudation   Weathering Processes   Karst Topography and Landscapes   Mass Movement Processes  

Landmass Denudation Geomorphic Models of Landform Development Dynamic Equilibrium View of Landforms  

Weathering Processes Factors Influencing Weathering Processes Physical Weathering Processes   Chemical Weathering Processes  

Slope Mechanics and Form Figure 13.3

Regolith, Soil, and Parent Materials Figure 13.5

Physical Weathering Figure 13.7 Figure 13.8

Exfoliation in Granite Figure 13.11

Chemical Weathering

Physical weathering on Mt. Whitney in background Chemical weathering on Alabama Hills in foreground Figure 13.12

Karst Topography and Landscapes Formation of Karst   Lands Covered with Sinkholes   Caves and Caverns  

Karst and Limestone Regions Figure 13.14

Sinkhole and Tower Karst Figure 13.17 Figure 13.18

Cavern Features Figure 13.19

Mass Movement Processes Mass Movement Mechanics   Classes of Mass Movements   Human-Induced Mass Movements (Scarification)

Madison River Landslide Figure 13.20

Mass Movement Classes Figure 13.21

Soil Creep Figure 13.27

Solifluction Figure 17.23

Rockfall Figure 13.9

Debris Avalanche Figure 13.24

Geosystems 5e An Introduction to Physical Geography End of Chapter 13 Geosystems 5e An Introduction to Physical Geography Robert W. Christopherson Charlie Thomsen