Constructive and Destructive Processes

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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 erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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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 or land mass, often after being transported by 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 is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's surface that allows molten rock, ash, and gases to escape from below the Earth's crust.

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What is a seismologist?

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A seismologist is a scientist who studies earthquakes and the movement of the Earth's crust.

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What happens when water freezes in cracks of rocks?

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When water freezes in cracks of rocks, it expands and causes the cracks to get bigger, a process known as frost wedging.

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What are constructive processes?

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

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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 weathering.

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Can volcanoes be both constructive and destructive?

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Yes, volcanoes can be both constructive, by creating new land, and destructive, by causing damage during eruptions.