S5E1 Review (Constructive & Destructive Processes)

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What is an earthquake?

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A shaking of Earth’s surface caused by movement of rock in the crust.

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What forms from material deposited by wind?

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Dune.

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How are the Hawaiian islands formed?

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By volcanoes.

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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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Which one is NOT a way to control floods?

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Beach nourishment.

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What is a volcano?

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An opening in the Earth’s crust where molten rock, ash, and gases escape.

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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 a tsunami?

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A series of ocean waves caused by large underwater disturbances, such as earthquakes.

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What is a delta?

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A landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.

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What is a floodplain?

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An area of land adjacent to a river that is subject to flooding.