Deconstructive and Constructive Forces

What kind of constructive process is this?

• Volcano

• Mountain

• Sand Dune

• Delta

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Mountains are formed through earthquakes and volcanos. This makes it a _____________ process.

• Constructive

• Destructive

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Deltas are constructive processes.

• True

• False

Select all of the following constructive forces.

• Volcano

• Sand Dune

• Delta

• Erosion

• Weathering

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What constructive process is this?

• Delta

• Sand Dune

• Volcano

• Erosion

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What kind of constructive process is this?

• Volcano

• Delta

• Weathering

• Mountain

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Which process is most likely to create new land in a short period of time?

• glacial movement

• volcanic eruption

• thunderstorm

• earthquake

The landform below is a sea arch. It could be included as evidence to support which of the following statements?

• Earthquakes are constructive forces that build landforms on the coast quickly.

• Waves are constructive forces that deposit sand and sediments on the coast slowly.

• Earthquakes are destructive forces that cause breakage of rock formations near the oceans.

• Waves are destructive forces that over time can wear away at the earth’s coast and change its shape.

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What formed the Grand Canyon?

• erosion due to the Colorado River

• a sudden earthquake that shifted land

• wind erosion over a long period of time

• volcanic activity

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What can be used to explain how a canyon is created?

• Make a hill out of dirt, sediment and sand in a pan, and then use a fan to move the dirt and sand to a new location.

• Make a hill out of dirt, sediment and sand in a pan, and then pour water over the dirt and sand moving it to a new location.

• Make a hill out of dirt, sediment and sand in a pan, and then tilt the container, moving the dirt and sand to a new location.

• Make a hill out of dirt, sediment and sand in a pan, and then drop rocks onto the hill, moving the dirt to a new location.

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