Geologic Processes

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What is the process responsible for dropping sediment off and piling up new sediment?

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Deposition

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Erosion and weathering are ___________________ processes.

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destructive

Front

What type of force is a flood wearing down a rock?

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Destructive

Front

On a topographic map, where is it steep?

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Lines are closest together.

Front

Are glacial striations another name for glacial grooves?

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True

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

Front

What is erosion?

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The process of moving sediment from one location to another.

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What is the difference between constructive and destructive processes?

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Constructive processes build up landforms, while destructive processes wear them down.

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What is sediment?

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Small particles of rock and soil that are transported by wind, water, or ice.

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What role do glaciers play in shaping the landscape?

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Glaciers erode land by scraping and carving out valleys.