Oceanic and Continental Landforms Flashcard

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What is a constructive force?

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A process that raises up or builds up surface features of the earth.

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What is a destructive force?

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A process that lowers or tears down surface features of the earth.

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What is a landform?

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A natural feature on Earth's surface.

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What is a trench?

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The deepest parts of the ocean, like a canyon but underwater.

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What is a mid-ocean ridge?

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A massive underwater mountain range.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.

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What is an abyssal plain?

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A flat, deep part of the ocean floor.

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What is a seamount?

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An underwater mountain that rises from the ocean floor but does not reach the surface.

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What is the difference between constructive and destructive forces?

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Constructive forces build up landforms, while destructive forces tear them down.