Constructive and Destructive Forces

This process called __________ moves weathered materials. One example is when waves cause beaches to get smaller over time.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• dune

True or False: Volcanoes can be both constructive and destructive.

• True

• False

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A force that pulls pieces of rock downhill is ________.

• wind

• water

• ice

• gravity

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T/F: A constructive force builds landforms on earth.

• True

• False

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The natural processes that build up or create the Earth's surface features

• delta

• destructive forces

• Constructive forces

• sediment

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Which picture demonstrates a constructive force?

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Which picture demonstrates a constructive force?

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What is a destructive force?

• natural process that destroys land

• natural process that creates land

• natural process where areas that are normally dry is covered in water

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What is the definition of a constructive force?

• A process that lowers or tears down surface features of the earth

• A process that raises up or builds up surface features of the earth

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A constructive force is defined as

• a natural occurrence that can build up or break down

• an earthquake or a volcano

• a natural force that builds up and creates new land

• a destructive force that has been controlled