Geologic Processes

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What are destructive forces?

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Destructive forces are natural processes that break down and destroy landforms.

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What process builds up sandy beaches?

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Deposition is the process that builds up sandy beaches.

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What is freeze thaw weathering?

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Freeze thaw weathering is a process where water freezes in cracks in rocks, expands, and causes the rock to break.

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What type of force is a flood that wears down a rock?

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A flood that wears down a rock is a destructive force.

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What does it indicate when lines are closest together on a topographic map?

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When lines are closest together on a topographic map, it indicates a steep slope.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the geological process where material is added to a landform or land mass.

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What are constructive forces?

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Constructive forces are natural processes that build up landforms.

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What is the role of water in weathering?

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Water plays a crucial role in weathering by facilitating chemical reactions and physical breakdown of rocks.