5th CFA S5E1

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What is a constructive process in geology?

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A constructive process is a natural process that builds up landforms, such as deposition of sediment by water or wind.

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What is a destructive process in geology?

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A destructive process is a natural process that wears down landforms, such as erosion caused by water, wind, or ice.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind or water.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform, often occurring in areas like river deltas.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes, including physical and chemical changes.

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What is sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process of settling or being deposited as sediment, often in bodies of water.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other, causing geological activity like earthquakes and mountain formation.

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How do mountains form?

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Mountains can form through tectonic processes, such as the collision and crumpling of tectonic plates.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform created at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water, formed by the deposition of sediment carried by the river.

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What is a landform?

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A landform is a natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, plateaus, and canyons.