Question

Which processes are referred to as 'endogenic'?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Processes originating inside the Earth

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Processes originating inside the Earth”.

The endogenic process is an internal geomorphic process. The energy emanating from within the earth is the main force behind endogenic geomorphic processes.

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