Constructive and Destructive Processes

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What is a destructive force?

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a natural process that destroys land

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A constructive force is defined as

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a natural force that builds up and creates new land

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When the material that is worn down is carried away by wind, moving water, ice, living beings or gravity, it is called

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erosion

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When those materials stop moving and build up somewhere else, it is called

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deposition

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A hill of sand, made and shaped by wind is called a

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sand dune

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A shaking of Earth’s surface, caused by movement of rock in the crust, is a(n)

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earthquake

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Deposition is a process that

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drops sediment to form landforms.

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Volcanoes can create new land when they release

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lava.

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Do earthquakes occur underwater?

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Yes, and they can cause tsunamis

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Which does NOT cause erosion? Options: water, sunlight, wind, ice

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sunlight