Constructive and Destructive Forces

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What are constructive forces?

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

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What are destructive forces?

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

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks and other materials on the Earth's surface into smaller pieces.

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What causes weathering?

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Weathering can be caused by wind, ice, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of weathered rock and soil from one place to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What is a sand dune?

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A sand dune is a hill of sand made and shaped by the wind that picks up and deposits sand.

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What is a fault?

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A fault is a place where tectonic plates meet and show movement, often causing earthquakes.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, while erosion moves those pieces from one location to another.

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What role does water play in weathering?

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Water can cause weathering through processes like freeze-thaw cycles, where it expands when frozen and breaks rocks apart.