Constructive and Destructive Forces

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What is the process of moving rock and sand from one place to another called?

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Erosion

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Where are deltas typically found?

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At the mouth of a river

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What is the term for the breaking down of rocks and other substances on Earth?

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Weathering

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Where can mountains be found?

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Every continent and the ocean

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True or False: A constructive force builds landforms on Earth.

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True

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What are constructive forces?

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Forces that build up landforms, such as volcanic eruptions and sediment deposition.

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What are destructive forces?

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Forces that wear down landforms, such as erosion and weathering.

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What role does water play in erosion?

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Water can transport sediments and shape landscapes through processes like river flow and wave action.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

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What is sediment deposition?

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The process by which sediments settle out of a transporting medium, such as water or wind.

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