Surface Features Practice 2/9

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What is a storm drain?

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A storm drain is a system designed to carry excess rainwater or melted snow away from streets, parking lots, and other areas to prevent flooding.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which natural forces like water, wind, or ice wear away rocks and soil.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where materials are added to a landform, often after being transported by erosion.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.

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How do plants contribute to weathering?

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Plants contribute to weathering by having roots that grow into or near rocks, causing them to break down over time.

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What are constructive forces?

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

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What are destructive forces?

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

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What role do tectonic plates play in mountain formation?

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Tectonic plates can push together, forcing one plate under another, which can create mountain chains over time.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion involves the movement of materials, while weathering is the process of breaking down rocks without movement.

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What is the main cause of sand dune formation?

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Sand dunes are primarily formed by the wind, which erodes sand and deposits it in new locations.