Constructive and Destructive Forces Quiz

What material do constructive forces typically use to build up the Earth's surface?

• Metal

• Sediment or silt

• Plastic

• Wood

What is the process of dropping sediment in a new location called?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Evaporation

• Condensation

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What is an example of a constructive force that might seem destructive at first?

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

• Tornado

• Hurricane

What can volcanic eruptions create on the Earth's surface?

• Rivers

• Entirely new islands

• Deserts

• Forests

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How long might it take to see the results of constructive forces?

• A few days

• A few weeks

• Thousands of years

• A few months

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Determine the connection between constructive forces and destructive forces.

• They are the same

• They have no connection

• They both shape the Earth

• They only occur in water

What are constructive forces?

• Forces that destroy landforms

• Forces that build up landforms

• Forces that cause erosion

• Forces that create earthquakes

Who studies the Earth's physical structure and substances?

• Biologists

• Chemists

• Geologists

• Physicists

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What is sediment?

• Large rocks

• Small particles of rock and soil

• Water vapor

• Plant material

Which process involves the movement of sediment from one place to another?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Sedimentation

• Weathering

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