{"id":21612,"date":"2024-01-11T07:45:06","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T07:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=21612"},"modified":"2024-01-29T07:19:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T07:19:01","slug":"define-peneplains-describe-the-landscape-features-associated-with-peneplains-under-different-geomorphic-cycles-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/define-peneplains-describe-the-landscape-features-associated-with-peneplains-under-different-geomorphic-cycles-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Define Peneplains. Describe the landscape features associated with peneplains under different geomorphic cycles &#8211; UPSC Geography Optional Mains &#8211; 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-support-program-with-test-series?type=classroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GS-Foundation-Course-for-UPSC-1280-x-300-px-1-1024x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46623\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the grand tapestry of landscapes sculpted by time&#8217;s relentless hand, peneplains occupy a unique niche. Imagine a landform \u2013 once towering mountains and rugged valleys \u2013 gently subdued into a vast, low-relief plain. This is the essence of a peneplain, a testament to the tireless sculpting power of erosion. But these seemingly featureless expanses hold a surprising repertoire of subtle features, their character shaped by the intricate dance between erosion and the underlying geology, all orchestrated by the grand conductor of geomorphic cycles. Delving into this realm, we will explore the diverse tapestry of peneplain landscapes, unveiling the unique signatures each geomorphic cycle leaves on their surface, from the rolling monadnocks of youthful uplift to the weathered inselbergs that stand sentinel under the weight of ancient time. So, buckle up, for we embark on a journey into the world of peneplains, where erosion whispers its secrets in the whisper of the wind and the gentle curve of the land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e9c1217df86\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e9c1217df86\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/define-peneplains-describe-the-landscape-features-associated-with-peneplains-under-different-geomorphic-cycles-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer\">Answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/define-peneplains-describe-the-landscape-features-associated-with-peneplains-under-different-geomorphic-cycles-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/define-peneplains-describe-the-landscape-features-associated-with-peneplains-under-different-geomorphic-cycles-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2023\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span>Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Peneplain is the end product of the Davisian(W M Davis) cycle also called the Penultimate (final) stage. It refers to the featureless plain. According to the normal cycle of erosion of Davis landform can\u2019t degrade beyond this.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"907\" height=\"697\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-11-130720.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21613 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-11-130720.png 907w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-11-130720-585x450.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 907px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 907\/697;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There is a contrast that we can see between peneplain (Davis) and Pediplain (L C King) where peneplain as a result of erosion alone is a Penultimate stage whereas peneplain is not necessarily referred to as a final stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Landscape features are associated with the peneplain under different geomorphic cycles.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normal Cycle of erosion featuring peneplain :-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Peneplains are flat and gentle topped with a convexo-concave in shape.<\/li><li>The locally produced featureless plain of subdued relief with a larger landmass is local or incipient peneplain as it represents 1st phase of peneplanation.<\/li><li>Regional peneplain as a second stage of peneplanation represents the coalescence of local peneplain together<\/li><li>Monadnocks &#8211; Resistant rock remains as residual and projects above the general peneplains.<ul><li>Ex &#8211; Stone Mountain in Georgia, Aravallis , Telangana Plateau<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Peneplain of 2nd cycle of Erosion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Upliftedpeneplains are topographic expressions of rejuvenation under 2nd cycle of erosion<\/li><li>Uplifted Peneplains are represented by their remnants of accordant summit of the present day plantation surface.<ul><li>Ex- Schooley peneplain<\/li><li>Ex- Harrisburg peneplain<\/li><li>Ex- Summerville peneplain<\/li><li>Ex- Platlands of Ranchi Plateau<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"915\" height=\"485\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-11-130959.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21614 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-11-130959.png 915w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-11-130959-585x310.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 915px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 915\/485;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Shortened cycle of erosion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Resurrected Peneplains also called buried peneplains are submerged under the sea is indicative of accelerated alluviation (deposition)<ul><li>Ex- Granite-gneissic peneplain surface<\/li><li>Ex- Chhechari basin of Palamau upland (Bihar)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, these cycles of erosion get interrupted due to climatic changes or volcanic eruptions may lead to changes in peneplain features and generate polycyclic(multi-cyclic) reliefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; 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