Constructive and Destructive Processes

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What are constructive processes?

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Constructive processes are natural processes that build up the Earth's surface, such as volcanic eruptions and sediment deposition.

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What are destructive processes?

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Destructive processes are natural processes that break down the Earth's surface, such as erosion, landslides, and earthquakes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the wearing away of Earth's surface by water, wind, plants, and temperature.

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What causes landslides?

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Landslides are caused by gravity, often triggered by heavy rain, earthquakes, or volcanic activity.

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How do tectonic plates affect the Earth's surface?

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Tectonic plates can push together, causing mountains to form, or pull apart, leading to valleys and ocean basins.

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What is sediment?

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

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How do rivers contribute to land formation?

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Rivers can erode land, creating valleys, and deposit sediment, building up new landforms like deltas.

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What role does wind play in shaping the landscape?

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Wind can erode surfaces and deposit sand, forming features like sand dunes.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals, while erosion is the movement of those materials from one place to another.

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What is a volcanic eruption?

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A volcanic eruption is a constructive process where magma from beneath the Earth's crust is expelled, forming new land.