Constructive and Destructive Forces

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What is a constructive force?

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A constructive force is a natural process that builds up landforms on Earth, such as volcanic eruptions and sediment deposition.

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What is a destructive force?

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A destructive force is a natural process that breaks down landforms, such as erosion and weathering.

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True or False: A destructive force builds up landforms.

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False

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and other substances on Earth due to natural processes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another by natural forces such as wind or water.

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True or False: A constructive force builds landforms on Earth.

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True

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Which of the following is NOT a type of weathering? moving water, throwing a rock, blowing winds, ice freezing

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Throwing a rock is not a type of weathering.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where materials are laid down or deposited after being transported by wind, water, or ice.

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How do plant roots contribute to weathering?

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Plant roots grow in rocks and can cause them to split, which is a form of weathering.

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What role does ice play in weathering?

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Ice can freeze in cracks of rocks, expand, and cause the rocks to break apart, a process known as frost wedging.