Destructive and Constructive Forces

This process called __________ moves weathered materials. One example is when waves cause beaches to get smaller over time.

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• dune

True or False: Volcanoes can be both constructive and destructive.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

_________ boundaries have plates that push against each other and form mountains.

• Convergent

• Divergent

• Transform

• Plate tectonics

T/F: A constructive force builds landforms on earth.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the definition of a constructive force?

• A process that lowers or tears down surface features of the earth

• A process that raises up or builds up surface features of the earth

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S5E1

Constructive processes build surface features. Several forces have been in action to alter the landscape of Earth for billions of years. Some are _________processes like the deposition of soil and the gradual uplifting of blocks of land along fault zones.

• slow

• rapid

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which picture demonstrates a constructive force?

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S5E1

A constructive force is defined as

• a natural occurrence that can build up or break down

• an earthquake or a volcano

• a natural force that builds up and creates new land

• a destructive force that has been controlled

What is a destructive force?

• A natural process that destroys land

• A natural process that creates land

• A natural process where areas that are normally dry is covered in water

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Constructive forces are...

• processes that build up surface features on the earth.

• processes that wear down surface features on the earth.

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8.ESS.3