ELL/ form B/c Destructive Constructive Test 2021

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What is a moraine?

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A moraine is a landform created by the accumulation of debris (sediment) deposited by a glacier.

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What process forms a moraine?

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The process that forms a moraine is called deposition.

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What type of force is involved in the formation of a moraine?

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The force involved in the formation of a moraine is a constructive force.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down, weakens, and cracks rocks.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the geological process where material is added to a landform or land mass.

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What are destructive processes?

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Destructive processes are natural events that break down and remove landforms, such as weathering and erosion.

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What are constructive processes?

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Constructive processes are natural events that build up landforms, such as deposition and volcanic activity.

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How does wind affect the size of rocks?

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Wind can carry sand and other particles that wear down the rock, making the bottom part smaller than the top.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.