Flashcard on Constructive and Destructive Processes

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What are constructive processes?

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

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What are destructive processes?

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Destructive processes are natural processes that break down landforms, such as erosion and volcanic eruptions.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces without moving them.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process of moving weathered materials from one location to another.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform.

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What is an example of a constructive process?

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An example of a constructive process is the formation of a sand dune.

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What is an example of a destructive process?

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An example of a destructive process is a volcanic eruption.

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How do earthquakes affect landforms?

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Earthquakes can create new landforms by shifting the earth's crust, but they can also destroy existing ones.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.

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What role does wind play in erosion?

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Wind can erode land by carrying away loose particles and shaping landforms.