Constructive Process
What is the process called that builds up new land by depositing materials?
Deposition
What is the process that breaks down rocks and minerals on Earth’s surface?
Weathering
What is the name of the surface feature that forms where a river deposits sediment at its mouth?
Delta
What type of technology helps predict earthquakes?
Seismographs
Which process (constructive or destructive) is erosion
Destructive
Which natural event can create new landforms like islands and mountains?
Volcanic eruptions
What is the process that moves weathered material from one place to another?
Erosion
Which surface feature is formed by the constructive force of lava cooling and hardening?
Volcano
Which technology is used to monitor and predict floods?
GIS (Geographic Information System) maps
Which process (constructive or destructive) is deposition?
Constructive
What is one surface feature created by the constructive process of deposition?
Delta
Name one surface feature that can be destroyed by erosion
Riverbanks
What type of landform is created by deposition in deserts or coastal regions?
Sand dunes
How does satellite imagery help predict changes in Earth's surface?
It allows scientists to observe and track changes over time, such as erosion or land formation.
How can human activity contribute to erosion?
Deforestation, agriculture, and construction can remove plants that hold soil in place, increasing erosion.
Sand dunes are formed by what constructive process?
Deposition by wind
What type of destructive force is caused by water freezing and expanding in cracks of rocks?
Frost wedging (weathering)
What mountain range was formed by the constructive process of tectonic plate collision?
The Himalayas (Mt. Everest)
What is one engineering method used to prevent erosion on coastlines?
Building seawalls or barriers
What feature can be formed by both constructive and destructive processes?
Mountains
How do volcanoes act as a constructive force?
They create new landforms by releasing lava that hardens into rock.
How can organisms be considered a destructive force to Earth's surface?
Organisms like plants can break rocks apart as roots grow, and animals can burrow and move soil.
What surface feature is formed by the erosion of rock through water flow over millions of years?
Canyon (e.g., Grand Canyon)
What technology can be used to monitor volcanic activity and predict eruptions?
Infrared imagery and seismic data
Why are seismological studies important in predicting and limiting damage from earthquakes?
They help scientists understand the movement of tectonic plates and predict where and when earthquakes might occur, allowing for early warnings and safety measures.