SCIENCE REVIEW

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What does the prefix GEO- mean?

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land

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What type of force occurs when tectonic plates move together?

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Constructive force

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What is the process called when particles are dropped in a new location, creating a new landform?

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Deposition

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What type of force occurs when tectonic plates move apart, causing an earthquake?

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Destructive force

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What are weathering, erosion, and deposition examples of?

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Slow changes

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving weathered materials from one location to another.

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What is deposition?

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The process of laying down sediment in a new location.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Large pieces of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other.

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What is a constructive force?

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A force that builds up landforms, such as when tectonic plates collide.