4.14 Constructive and Destructive Forces

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which wind, water, ice, and gravity remove and transport sediments from one place to another.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces called sediment.

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What are landforms?

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Landforms are features on the surface of the earth such as mountains, hills, dunes, oceans, or rivers.

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What is crustal deformation?

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Crustal deformation is the bending and folding of the Earth's upper layer.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where rocks, dirt, or sediment are dropped in a new place.

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What role does gravity play in erosion?

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Gravity helps to pull sediments down slopes, contributing to erosion.

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How does wind contribute to erosion?

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Wind can carry small particles of sand and dust away from one location to another.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, while erosion transports those pieces to new locations.

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Can you give an example of a landform created by erosion?

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A canyon is an example of a landform created by erosion.

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What natural forces cause weathering?

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Water, ice, wind, and temperature changes are natural forces that cause weathering.