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Table 6.2 Sequential identifi cation of geoforms (Zinck 1988).
Observation
platform
Observation
area
Observation features Criteria used, Inferred factors Resulting Geoforms Derived generic
category concepts
Satellite Large portion
of a continent
Longitudinal, narrow, high
relief mass; abrupt limits
Topography, internal
geodynamics (orogenic area)
Cordillera (folded
mountain chain)
Geo-structure
Large, fl at, low-lying relief mass Topography, internal
geodynamics (subsiding area)
Geosyncline (sedimentary
basin)
Airplane Cordillera Longitudinal highlands formed
of parallel mountainous chains;
strongly dissected
Topography, external
geodynamics ...