Constructive & 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 volcanoes and sediment deposition.

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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.

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How do storm drains help prevent flooding?

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They allow storm water to flow into nearby waterways.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of rock or sediments by wind or water.

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What is the role of plants in weathering rocks?

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Roots can grow into or near rocks causing the rocks to break down over a period of time.

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What natural event can cause both constructive and destructive changes to the Earth's surface?

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Earthquakes and volcanoes.

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What is the Grand Canyon a result of?

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The Grand Canyon is a result of erosion.

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What is sediment deposition?

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Sediment deposition is the process where materials are laid down in a new location, often by water.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through physical or chemical means.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves those broken pieces away.