4.14 Constructive and Destructive Forces

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What is an earthquake?

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The shaking of the earth’s ground, or movement of tectonic plates.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces called sediment.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which water, ice, wind, and gravity remove and transport sediments from one place to another.

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What is a destructive force?

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Forces that destroy or tear down existing formations.

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What is a volcano?

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An opening in Earth's surface through which molten rock, gases, and ash erupt from the earth under great pressure.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediments are dropped in a new place.

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock, dirt, or minerals that have been broken down by weathering.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Large pieces of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other.

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What is the difference between constructive and destructive forces?

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Constructive forces build up landforms, while destructive forces tear down or destroy them.

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What is the role of gravity in erosion?

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Gravity helps move sediments downhill, contributing to erosion.