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What are the forces that operate from above the surface of the Earth called?

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Exogenic forces

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Endogenic forces

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Exothermic forces

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Endothermic forces

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The correct option is A Exogenic forces
The forces that operate from above the surface of the Earth are called exogenic forces. The changes that occur on the surface of the Earth because of forces that operate from inside the earth are caused by endogenic forces.

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