Constructive/Destructive Forces

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What is sediment?

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Material deposited by wind, water, or glaciers.

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Which does NOT cause erosion?

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Sunlight.

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The building up of Earth's surface is a constructive process. True or False?

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True.

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What does a seismologist study?

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Earthquakes.

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What is weathering?

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Destructive process of breaking down rock into smaller pieces.

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What are constructive forces?

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Forces that build up Earth's surface, such as volcanic eruptions and sediment deposition.

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What are destructive forces?

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Forces that break down Earth's surface, such as erosion and weathering.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving sediment from one place to another by wind, water, or ice.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks; erosion moves the broken pieces.

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What role do glaciers play in shaping the Earth's surface?

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Glaciers can erode land and deposit sediment, shaping valleys and landscapes.