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Earth Science Terms
important unit terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What term is used to describe the process that breaks down sediment & rocks at or near the Earth's surface? aka "BREAK" | Weathering |
| What term is used to describe the movement of sediments & soil by wind, water, ice, and gravity? aka"MOVE" | Erosion |
| What term is used to describe the dropping of sediments by water, wind, or ice in a new location? aka "DROP" | Deposition |
| What term is used to describe processes that create landforms? | Constructive forces |
| What term is used to describe the processes that destroy landforms? | Destructive forces |
| What term is used for a destructive force caused by the sudden movement of tectonic plates? | Earthquake |
| What term is used to describe massive waves caused mainly by undersea earthquakes? | Tsunamis |
| What term describes a large area where trash is buried? | Landfill |
| What term is used to describe any substance that damages the environment? | Pollution |
| What term refers to broken pieces made of the Earth's crust or lithosphere? | Tectonic Plates |