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Destructive Process
Term | Definition |
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destructive processes | break down Earth's surface |
landslide | quick movement of rocks and soil downhill |
erosion | slow movement of rock and soil over Earth's surface |
sediment | tiny pieces of rocks that are the result of weathering |
weathering | a slow process that wears away or breaks rocks into smaller pieces |
earthquake | a fast destructive process, can cause landslides |
volcano | a fast destructive process that destroys parts of landforms. |