GEOG101 Chapter 3 Lecture
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This document provides an overview of earth materials, geologic time, movements of the continents, tectonic forces, and gradational and erosional processes that shape the earth's surface. It describes the three main types of rocks - igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic - and how they are formed. It also explains plate tectonics theory and how the movement of tectonic plates results in diverse landforms globally.
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