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 the Earth's surface, such as volcanic eruptions and sediment deposition.

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What are destructive forces?

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Destructive forces are natural processes that break down or wear away the Earth's surface, such as erosion and weathering.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is a canyon?

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A canyon is a deep valley with steep sides, often formed by the erosion of a river.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's surface where molten rock, ash, and gases can escape.

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How do floods occur?

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Floods occur when water overflows onto land that is normally dry, often due to heavy rainfall or melting snow.

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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 deposition?

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Sediment deposition is the process where materials carried by water, wind, or ice settle in a new location.

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What is the difference between constructive and destructive processes?

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Constructive processes build up the Earth's surface, while destructive processes break it down.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform created at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, formed by sediment deposition.