Constructive and Destructive Forces Technology PART 2

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What are destructive forces?

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Processes by which rock is broken down, such as erosion and weathering, either through the violent actions of volcanoes and earthquakes or by the steady flow of a river.

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What is a constructive force?

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A process that builds up the Earth's surface to deposit sediments and create new landforms.

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What does it mean to restore a beach?

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Replace the sand on the beach.

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What can humans do to control water in flood-prone areas?

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Build and use storm drains to move water to other areas.

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How does a dam prevent flooding?

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By holding back water from a designated area.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals through natural processes such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediments are laid down in new locations, often forming new landforms.

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What is a delta?

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A landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.

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What role do storm drains play in flood management?

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They help to redirect excess water away from areas prone to flooding.