The forces which work on the surface of the earth are called _____________.

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SSC MTS (2022) Official Paper (Held On: 04 May 2023 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is exogenic forces.

Key Points

Exogenic Forces:

Exogenic forces are those forces that derive their strength from the earth’s exterior or originated within the earth’s atmosphere.
The forces that work on the surface of the earth are called Exogenic forces.
Examples of forces: the wind, waves, water, etc.
Examples of exogenic processes: weathering, mass movement, erosion, and deposition.
Exogenic forces are mainly land-wearing forces.

Additional Information

Endogenic Forces:

Endogenic forces are those internal forces that derive their strength from the earth’s interior.
The forces which act in the interior of the earth are called Endogenic forces.
They play a crucial role in shaping the earth's crust.
The endogenic forces are mainly land-building forces.
Examples: mountain-building forces, continent building forces, earthquakes, volcanism, etc.
Endogenic forces sometimes produce sudden movements, like earthquakes and volcanoes.
Sudden movements cause mass destruction over the surface of the earth.
These at other times produce slow movements.