Constructive and Destructive Processes

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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 a destructive force?

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A natural occurrence that breaks down landforms and landscapes.

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What question should engineers ask when planning a bridge in a populated area near a river?

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What can GIS maps tell us about the locations of flooding during heavy rainstorms?

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What is seismic activity?

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The movement of rocks in the Earth's crust that can cause earthquakes.

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How do seismographs work?

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Seismographs measure the intensity of an earthquake by detecting ground motion.

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What is weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks through natural forces like wind, ice, and water.

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What causes an earthquake?

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Movement of rock in the Earth's crust.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

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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 them down.

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What role do engineers play in managing natural disasters?

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Engineers design structures to withstand natural forces like earthquakes and floods.