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Natural Processes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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