Theories of Landform Development: W.M Davis

Who proposed the concept of the geographical cycle in 1899?

• C.G. Higgins

• W.M. Davis

• James Hutton

• G.K. Gilbert

What is one of the three lines of inquiry related to landforms according to C.G. Higgins?

• How landforms affect climate?

• How landforms can be classified?

• How landforms can best be described?

• What materials are used to form landforms?

Which theory emphasizes the role of upliftment in landform development?

• Episodic erosion theory

• Geographical cycle

• Tectono-landform theory

• Dynamic equilibrium theory

What is a characteristic feature of the youthful stage of landform development?

• V-shaped valleys with steep sides

• Wide valleys with flat slopes

• Extensive flood plains

• Flat plains with minimal relief

What does the Davisian model suggest about the relationship between upliftment and erosion?

• Erosion does not start until upliftment is complete

• Upliftment has no effect on erosion

• Erosion occurs simultaneously with upliftment

• Erosion starts before upliftment

In which stage of landform development is lateral erosion most prominent?

• Youthful stage

• Initial stage

• Mature stage

• Old stage

What is a criticism of the Davisian model regarding upliftment?

• It requires a long period of crustal stability

• It does not consider erosion

• It ignores geological structures

• It overemphasizes lateral erosion

Which geomorphologist introduced quantitative techniques in geomorphology during the 1930s?

• C.H. Crickmay

• S.A. Schumm

• W.M. Davis

• A.N. Strahler

What is the primary goal of the Davisian model of geographical cycle?

• To provide a historical account of landforms

• To predict future landform changes

• To classify landforms based on their structure

• To explain the systematic description and genetic classification of landforms

What does the term 'peneplain' refer to in the context of the Davisian model?

• A flat landscape with minimal relief

• A coastal area with significant erosion

• A steep valley with rapid erosion

• A mountainous region with high relief