Constructive and Destructive Processes- Flashcard #1

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How were the Hawaiian islands formed?

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by volcanoes

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What is a force that builds up features on Earth's surface?

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Constructive force

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What are constructive forces?

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Processes that build up surface features on the earth.

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What happens when materials stop moving and build up somewhere else?

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Deposition

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What is a constructive force?

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A natural force that builds up and creates new land.

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What is erosion?

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The process of wearing down surface features on the earth.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals on Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between constructive and destructive forces?

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Constructive forces build up land, while destructive forces wear it down.

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Can you name a destructive force?

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An earthquake.

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What role do volcanoes play in constructive processes?

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They create new land by erupting and depositing lava.