Erosion Rates
Intended Learning Outcomes:
1. Differentiate between exposure dating and erosion rate interpretation by explaining how cosmogenic nuclide concentrations reflect surface exposure and steady-state erosion.
2. Analyze the factors influencing rock erosion, soil production, and basin-averaged denudation rates to assess their applicability in landscape evolution studies.
3. Evaluate the assumptions and limitations of using cosmogenic nuclides to determine past and present erosion rates, considering site stability and radioactive decay corrections.