Constructive and Destructive Processes

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What is a destructive force?

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A natural process that destroys land.

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What is deposition?

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When materials stop moving and build up somewhere else.

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What is beach nourishment?

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The dumping of new sand onto an eroded beach to restore it.

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What is a constructive force?

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A natural force that builds up and creates new land.

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How were the Hawaiian islands formed?

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By volcanoes.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces.

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What is a barrier island?

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A long, narrow island that runs parallel to the mainland, protecting it from waves.

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What is a natural disaster?

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A destructive event caused by natural processes of the Earth.

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock and soil that are carried by water or wind.