Peyton's Constructive and Destructive forces quiz

Which images show a constructive process?

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What is erosion?

• changes sediment into rocks

• the breakdown of rocks

• the movement of weathered rocks and sediment

• changes rocks and sediment chemically

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Sand dunes can be viewed in the picture. What is the best way to simulate the formation of sand dunes?

• Use a hair dryer to blow sand into piles showing how wind can deposit sand in new locations.

• Use ice to move sand from one place to another the way that a glacier would on the earth's surface.

• Use water and sand to show how water can move sand from one place to another through the process of erosion.

• Use sand and a shaky table to show how earthquakes can move parts of the earths surface.

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The picture here shows a landslide. What can you infer from the picture?

• Landslides are a destructive process that break apart the surface of the earth.

• Landslides are a constructive process that build new mountains and dams on the surface of the earth.

• Landslides are caused by volcanic eruptions,

• Landslides are helpful to road crews.

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Deposition is a process that ___________________________.

• breaks down rocks to form sediment

• removes sediment from landforms

• drops sediment to form land forms

• dissolves sediment