Constructive and Destructive Forces Review

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Deposition is a process that...

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drops rock particles in new places.

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Earthquakes and volcanoes are ____________ forces.

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constructive and destructive

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What is weathering?

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the breaking down of rock into smaller pieces

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Weathering can be created by: wind, ice, water, all of the above

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all of the above

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The wearing away of rocks and soil is ?

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weathering

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When tectonic plates shift, what happens?

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It causes an earthquake.

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Why would a scientist use a seismograph?

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To record the strength of an earthquake.

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How were the Hawaiian islands formed?

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by volcanoes

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Do earthquakes occur underwater?

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Yes, and they can cause huge tidal waves to occur.

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Breaking down of rocks and other substances on Earth

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Weathering