Constructive and Destructive Review

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What is a constructive force?

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A constructive force is a natural process that builds up landforms, such as the deposition of sand to create sand dunes.

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What is a destructive force?

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A destructive force is a natural process that wears away landforms, such as erosion caused by waves or wind.

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How do waves act as a destructive force?

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Waves can wear away at the earth's coast over time, changing its shape and leading to the formation of features like sea arches.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces without moving them.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process that moves weathered materials from one location to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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How do weathering and erosion differ?

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Weathering breaks down materials, while erosion moves those materials to new locations.

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What is an example of a landform created by constructive processes?

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An island formed by the cooling lava of a volcanic eruption is an example of a landform created by constructive processes.

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What is an example of a landform created by destructive processes?

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A canyon formed by flowing water carving through rock is an example of a landform created by destructive processes.

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What role do tectonic plates play in landform creation?

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Tectonic plates can create landforms through constructive processes, such as building mountains or causing volcanic eruptions.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform, contributing to its growth.