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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What is deposition?

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When materials stop moving and build up somewhere else.

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What are earthquakes and volcanoes classified as?

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Constructive and destructive forces.

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Can earthquakes occur underwater?

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Yes, and they can cause huge tidal waves to occur.

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What is beach nourishment?

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The dumping of new sand onto an eroded beach to restore it.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals through contact with the Earth's atmosphere, waters, and biological organisms.

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What is a constructive force?

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A natural process that creates land.

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What is an example of a destructive process?

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Landslides, floods, and volcanic eruptions.

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What role do rivers play in erosion?

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Rivers can erode the land by carrying away soil and rock.