Search Kids Discover

Getting Geomorphology

  • March 21, 2013
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

In the late 1800s, U.S. geographer William Morris Davis developed his “cycle of erosion” theory, holding that features like valleys and plains were shaped by physical forces such as water. The idea sparked the modern science of geomorphology, or the study of Earth’s landforms.

About the author

Kids Discover For over 25 years, we’ve been creating beautifully crafted nonfiction products for kids. With a specialty in science and social studies, our team of talented writers, award-winning designers and illustrators, and subject-experts from leading institutions is committed to a single mission: to get children excited about reading and learning.