Earth Science

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What are Barrier Islands?

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Barrier Islands are landforms that are formed over many years by the buildup of sand and dirt just off shore from the mainland. They protect the mainland coast.

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What is the impact of volcanic activity on landforms?

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Volcanic activity can both create and destroy landforms.

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What process leads to the formation of a delta?

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Deposition is the process that leads to the formation of a delta.

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Who makes levees?

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Levees are made by people.

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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 natural processes such as wind or water.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where materials are added to a landform, often leading to the creation of new landforms like deltas.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What are constructive forces?

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Constructive forces are natural processes that create new landforms, 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 destroy landforms, such as erosion and volcanic eruptions.

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What is a levee?

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A levee is an embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river.