Constructive and Destructive Processes

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What is a constructive process?

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A constructive process is a natural process that builds up landforms, such as when lava from a volcano cools and hardens into rock.

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What is a destructive process?

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A destructive process is a natural process that breaks down landforms, such as when an earthquake causes damage to the ground and buildings.

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What happens during a volcanic eruption?

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During a volcanic eruption, lava flows out of a volcano and can create new landforms when it hardens.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform created by the deposition of sediments where a river meets a larger body of water.

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What landform is created when the earth's surface pushes upward?

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A mountain is formed when the earth's surface pushes upward.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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How do constructive processes affect the environment?

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Constructive processes can create new landforms, such as mountains, islands, and deltas, which can change the landscape.

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How do destructive processes affect the environment?

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Destructive processes can lead to the destruction of landforms, such as landslides, erosion, and damage from earthquakes.

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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 wind or water.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments are laid down in a new location, forming new landforms.