Constructive and Destructive Forces Vocabulary

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Constructive Process

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The process by which land is built up, creating new landforms.

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Destructive Process

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The process by which land is broken down, leading to erosion and the loss of landforms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Dam

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A barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, often creating a reservoir for electricity generation or water supply.

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Levee

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An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river, protecting land from flooding.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Surface Features

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The shape of the Earth's surface, including landforms and underwater features.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Erosion

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Deposition

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The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform, often after being transported by erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Seawall

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A structure built along coastlines to protect against wave action and prevent coastal erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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Jetty

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A structure extending into a body of water, used to influence the current or tide, often to protect a harbor.

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Plate Tectonics

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The theory explaining the movement of the Earth's plates, which can cause earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3