Constructive and Destructive Forces

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process that moves weathered materials from one place to another, often caused by water, wind, or ice.

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What are the three types of plate boundaries?

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Divergent, Convergent, and Transform boundaries.

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What is a moraine?

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A moraine is a landform created by glaciers, consisting of accumulated debris and sediment.

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What are the four layers of the Earth?

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Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core.

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What is a seismograph?

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A seismograph is a device that measures and records the seismic waves produced by earthquakes.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces through natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are laid down in new locations, often after being transported by erosion.

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What is the difference between constructive and destructive forces?

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Constructive forces build up landforms (like mountains), while destructive forces wear down landforms (like erosion).

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What is a fault?

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A fault is a crack in the Earth's crust where blocks of land have moved past each other.

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What causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, often due to tectonic plate movements.