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Natural Processes
Question | Answer |
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What term means the breaking down of rocks at or near the earth's surface? | weathering |
What term means the movement of sediments and soil by water, wind, ice and gravity? | erosion |
What term means the dropping or depositing of sediments by water, wind or ice? | deposition |
What term describes mass movement of land due to gravity? | landslides |
What term describes mountains with openings at earth's crust through which magma,gases, and ash reach the surface? | volcanic eruptions |
What is another name for a seamount? | volcanic island |
What is the term that describes vibrations caused by sudden movements in the earth? | earthquakes |
What terms describes a large amount of water that covers an area that is usually dry? | flood |
Which 3 natural processes are both constructive and destructive? | landslides, volcanic eruptions, and floods |
When describing earth's processes, what does constructive mean? | processes that create landforms |
When describing earth's processes, what does destructive mean? | processes that destroy landforms |
Shells on the beach are examples of what type of earth process? | deposition |
What can volcanic eruptions change? | the earth's surface and weather patterns |
What 2 processes can earthquakes cause? | landslides and tsunamis |