Constructive or Destructive Forces

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What are constructive forces?

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Constructive forces are natural processes that build up landforms, such as volcanic eruptions that create new land.

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What are destructive forces?

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Destructive forces are natural processes that wear down or destroy landforms, such as erosion caused by water or wind.

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Example of a constructive force:

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When a volcano erupts and the lava cools to form new land.

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Example of a destructive force:

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When wind blows sand away from sand dunes.

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How do rivers shape the land?

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Rivers can erode land, creating valleys and canyons, which is a destructive process.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediment is laid down in new locations, often creating new landforms.

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How do earthquakes affect land?

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Earthquakes can cause destruction by breaking apart landforms and buildings.

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What role do waves play in shaping coastlines?

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Waves are destructive forces that can wear away at the earth’s coast over time.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.