Constructive & Deconstructive Forces

What is a constructive force?

• A force that builds up Earth's surface

• A force that breaks down Earth's surface

• A force that only affects oceanic plates

• A force that moves Earth's crust without changing it

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Which of the following is an example of a constructive force?

• Earthquake

• Sand dune formation

• Landslide

• Coastal erosion

What landform is created by sediment deposition from rivers?

• Rift valley

• Delta

• Canyon

• Plateau

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How do glaciers contribute to constructive forces?

• They break down rocks into smaller pieces

• They move and deposit sediment to create new landforms

• They cause earthquakes by shifting land

• They release magma that forms volcanoes

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What type of tectonic plate activity results in mountain formation?

• Divergent boundaries

• Transform boundaries

• Convergent boundaries

• Hot spots

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Which of the following is NOT a type of volcano?

• Shield volcano

• Composite volcano

• Super volcano

• Rift volcano

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

• Weathering builds up landforms, while erosion breaks them down

• Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the particles away

• Weathering is only caused by water, while erosion is only caused by wind

• Weathering happens quickly, while erosion takes millions of years

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Which type of seismic wave is the fastest?

• Surface waves

• Secondary waves (S-waves)

• Primary waves (P-waves)

• Tsunami waves

What is the difference between the focus and epicenter of an earthquake?

• The focus is where the earthquake is felt strongest, and the epicenter is underground

• he focus is where the seismic waves start underground, and the epicenter is directly above it on the surface

• The focus measures the earthquake's magnitude, and the epicenter measures the duration

• The focus causes only minor tremors, while the epicenter causes major damage

What instrument is used to measure seismic waves?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Seismograph

• Anemometer

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