Constructive or Destructive Forces

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What are constructive forces?

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Constructive forces are natural processes that build up landforms, such as the deposition of sediment by rivers or the formation of mountains through volcanic activity.

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What are destructive forces?

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Destructive forces are natural processes that break down or wear away landforms, such as erosion caused by water, wind, or ice.

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What causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, often due to the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind or water.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes, including physical, chemical, and biological actions.

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How do waves act as destructive forces?

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Waves can wear away at coastlines over time, eroding rocks and sediments, which changes the shape of the land.

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What is a sea arch?

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A sea arch is a natural rock formation that is formed by the erosion of rock by waves, creating an arch shape.

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What role do tectonic plates play in earthquakes?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other, causing stress and leading to earthquakes when they suddenly shift.

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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 break down or erode landforms.

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What is sediment deposition?

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Sediment deposition is the process by which materials carried by water, wind, or ice are dropped in a new location, contributing to landform creation.