Constructive & Destructive Forces Flashcard

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Is the student's claim that sea cliffs were formed by the destructive process of weathering correct? Why or why not?

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The student is correct because cliffs were formed through the destructive process of weathering as water wore down large rocks.

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A student views a picture of a landform, X, commonly found along the coast. The student claims that the landform was created by a constructive process. Which argument best supports the student's claim?

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The student's claim is correct because the landform was created as sand blew from one location to another.

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Is the student's claim that the mountain face is changing due to a destructive process correct? Why or why not?

Back

The student's claim is correct because the mountain is changing due to the destructive process of erosion.

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A student observes a canyon and claims it was formed by a destructive process. Which statement best supports the student's claim?

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The student's claim is correct because the canyon was formed by the destructive process of erosion by a river.

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A student sees a delta at the mouth of a river and claims it was created by a constructive process. Which argument best supports the student's claim?

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The student's claim is correct because the delta was formed by the constructive process of deposition of sediments.

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Is the student's claim that a beach is getting smaller due to a destructive process correct? Why or why not?

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The student's claim is correct because the beach is shrinking due to the destructive process of erosion by waves.

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How can a volcano be both constructive and destructive?

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It's both constructive and destructive because it builds up land like islands and destroys land and vegetation from the lava.

Front

Is a sea arch created by a constructive or destructive process?

Back

Destructive

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Are mountains created by a constructive or destructive process?

Back

Constructive

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Are canyons created by a constructive or destructive process?

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Destructive