Proposal for a Methodological Approach to Cultural Geomorphology Studies

In addition to determining, using and developing the advantages provided to human life by the formation of landforms and effective processes, addressing and solving the problems they cause is rapidly progressing. The way to examine the spatial distribution and changes of landforms with social problems and to find solutions should also be evaluated within this scope. Especially during the last two centuries, people have made an increasingly important impact on material transfer and changing landforms on earth, primarily through agricultural activities, mining and quarrying, and the construction of cities and roads. With the study, the research methodology to be used in cultural geomorphology studies was established and a study technique addressed in four sections was determined. Within the scope of the suggestions, a mixed research method was used in the study. The geographical features of the research area were obtained using the quantitative research method. The data were subjected to meta-analysis and the definition of the area was carried out. Land observation and evaluation were made with the progressive and regressive research method study, and the existence of cultural areas and needs were revealed. With the help of the qualitative research technique, the theory of the concept of cultural geomorphology was developed, hypotheses were created, interpretations and generalizations were made.