The term geomorphology has been derived from the Greek terminology i.e.. ge meaning ""earth""; morpho meaning ""form""; and logos means ""study"" is the study of the alteration, formation, and configuration of the topographical features of the earth's surface. The study of geomorphology has been broken down into the study of different geomorphologic processes, such as Fluvial related to rivers and streams, Glaciers, Mass Movement and Weathering. Journal Article is sometimes called a Scientific Article, a Peer-Reviewed Article, or a Scholarly Research Article. Together, journal articles in a particular field are often referred to as The Literature. Journal articles are most often Primary Research Articles. However, they can also be Review Articles. These types of articles have different aims and requirements. Sometimes, an article describes a new tool or method. Because articles in scientific journals are specific, meticulously cited and peer-reviewed, journal databases are the best place to look for information on previous research on your species. Without a background in the field, journal articles may be hard to understand - however, you do not need to understand an entire article to be able to get valuable information from it.