Constructive & Destructive Forces

Front

What are constructive forces?

Back

Constructive forces are natural processes that build up landforms on Earth, such as deposition and volcanic activity.

Front

What are destructive forces?

Back

Destructive forces are natural processes that break down or destroy landforms on Earth, such as erosion and weathering.

Front

What is deposition?

Back

Deposition is a constructive force that occurs when sediment is dropped or deposited in a new location, forming new landforms.

Front

What is erosion?

Back

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

Front

What are glaciers?

Back

Glaciers are large chunks of ice that move slowly over land, shaping the landscape through erosion and deposition.

Front

What is a levee?

Back

A levee is a man-made structure built along the sides of a river to control flooding and protect land.

Front

What is a volcano?

Back

A volcano is an opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock, ash, and gases can escape, often creating new landforms.

Front

What is sediment?

Back

Sediment is small particles of rock, soil, and organic material that can be transported by wind, water, or ice.

Front

What is weathering?

Back

Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces through physical, chemical, or biological means.

Front

What is a delta?

Back

A delta is a landform created at the mouth of a river where sediment is deposited as the river meets a larger body of water.