Constructive and Destructive Forces Flashcard Review

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What are constructive forces?

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Constructive forces are natural processes that build up landforms, such as mountains and valleys, by adding material.

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What are destructive forces?

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Destructive forces are natural processes that break down landforms, such as erosion and weathering, by removing material.

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How do glaciers act as destructive forces?

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Glaciers can wear away mountains and create valleys by scraping the land as they move.

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What is an example of a landform created by constructive forces?

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Mountains are an example of landforms created by constructive forces.

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What is an example of a landform created by destructive forces?

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Canyons are an example of landforms created by destructive forces.

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How do rivers contribute to landform changes?

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Rivers can erode land, transport sediment, and create features like valleys and deltas.

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What happens to rocks in a fast-moving river?

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Rocks in a fast-moving river become smooth and rounded due to constant abrasion.

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What is a sea arch?

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A sea arch is a natural rock formation created by the erosion of waves, representing a destructive process.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is 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 sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock and soil that are transported and deposited by natural forces like water and wind.