Deconstructive and Constructive Forces

What is a constructive force?

• those that work to build or create new formations

• those that combine new formations

• destroy or tear down existing formations

What is a deconstructive force?

• those that work to build or create new formations

• those that combine new formations

• destroy or tear down existing formations

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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What type of constructive force is a delta?

• deposition of sediment

• volcanic eruption

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The natural processes that build up or create the Earth's surface features

• delta

• destructive forces

• Constructive forces

• sediment

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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

Which picture demonstrates a constructive force?

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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

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

Which picture demonstrates a constructive force?

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S5E1