constructive destructive forces

The shaking of the Earth's surface, caused by movement of rock.

• Mountain

• sinkhole

• earthquake

The breaking down or disintegration of substances such as rocks and minerals by physical, chemical, or biological processes is called ______________.

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Erosion

The movement of sediment or soil from one location to another by means of water, ice, or wind is called ______________.

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Erosion

Which does NOT cause erosion?

• water
• sunlight
• wind
• ice

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What is a destructive force?

• A natural process that destroys land
• A natural process that creates land
• A natural process where areas that are normally dry is covered in water

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A constructive force is defined as

• a natural occurrence that breaks down land

• a natural force that builds up and creates new land

Weathering is fast.

• True

• False

When volcanoes erupt, they overflow with

• molten lava.

• oil.

• hot water.

This picture shows a sea arch. As erosion from ocean waves continues, what will most likely happen to the hole in this landform?

• It will become larger.

• It will remain the same size

an overflow of water beyond the normal amount, usually over dry land

• tsunami

• flood

• wetland