Basic Difference between Exogenic and Endogenic Forces

In this article we will  learn about Exogenic and Endogenic Forces. This topic is part of Geography in the general awareness section of many competitive exams. This article will provide detailed explanation of the topic which will help you to understand the topic in depth and  along with that,aspirants will be able to solve questions from this topic.

The constant action of internal and external forces causes the formation and deformation of landforms on the surface of the earth. Geomorphic processes refer to the internal and external factors that stress and chemically react with earth elements, changing how the earth’s surface is shaped.

The geomorphic process can be classified into two categories : 

• Exogenic forces
• Endogenic forces

Let’s learn what is Exogenic and Endogenic forces.

Exogenic forces:

Exogenic forces, often known as external forces, are those that originate in or draw power from the earth’s atmosphere or outer atmosphere. Those process that happens on the surface of the earth under the influence of Exogenic forces is known as the Exogenic process. The effects of exogenic forces can include weathering, erosion, and deposition. 

• The breaking of rocks on the surface of the earth by various forces, such as rivers, wind, sea waves, and glaciers, is known as weathering. The movement of shattered rocks from one location to another by natural forces like wind, water, and glaciers is known as erosion.

Endogenic forces:

Endogenic forces are those internal forces that draw strength from the interior of the earth and are essential in forming the earth’s crust. The primary driving force behind endogenic geomorphic processes is energy coming from within the ground. The primary sources of this energy are radioactivity, friction caused by tidal and rotational motion, and primordial heat from the earth’s formation.

Difference Between Exogenic and Endogenic Forces : (Full comparison)

S.No	Key Factor	Exogenic Forces	Endogenic Forces
1.	Definition	Exogenic forces, often known as external forces, are those that originate in or draw power from the earth’s atmosphere or outer atmosphere.	Endogenic forces are those internal forces that draw strength from the interior of the earth and are essential in forming the earth’s crust.
2.	Forces	Exogenic forces are the wind, waves and water.	Endogenic forces mountain building forces, continent-building forces, earthquakes, volcanism, etc.
3.	Processes	Endogenic processes are weathering, mass movement, erosion, and deposition.	Endogenic processes are earthquakes and volcanic eruption

Some frequently asked questions :

Que 1. What are Exogenic forces?

Answer:  Exogenic forces, often known as external forces, are those that originate in or draw power from the earth’s atmosphere or outer atmosphere. 

Que 2. What are endogenic forces?

Answer: Endogenic forces are those internal forces that draw strength from the interior of the earth and are essential in forming the earth’s crust.

Que 3. Examples of Exogenic forces.

Answer:  Endogenic processes are weathering, mass movement, erosion, and deposition.

Que 4. Examples of Endogenic forces.

Answer: Endogenic processes are earthquakes and volcanic eruption