Geomorphology is defined as the science of landforms with an emphasis on their origin, evolution, form, and distribution across the physical landscape. An understanding of geomorphology and its processes is therefore essential to the understanding of physical geography.
binary mode. (1) A mode of operation that deals with non-textual data. When a binary parameter is added to a command, it enables every type of data to be transferred or compared rather than just ASCII text. See ASCII. (2) A compiler mode that deals with file I/O. It allows programmers to manipulate data files at the byte level rather than at the field level.
Several examples of well-known software have been described as modal and/or using interface modes: 1  Text editors â typically are in insert mode by default but can be toggled in and out of overtype mode by pressing the Insert key. 2  vi â has one mode for inserting text, and a separate mode for entering commands.