Constructive and

Destructive Forces

Task Cards

Name the process that raises or builds up the

surface features of the Earth.

Name the process that lowers or tears down the

surface features of the Earth.

These are landforms and

bodies of water that cover the

Earth’s surface.

This is the process of dumping

sediment, dirt, rocks, or particles

in one place.

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The movement of sediment from one place to another is called _______?

This is the breaking down of rock into

sediment.

Deposition is a destructive force.

True or False?

Erosion is a constructive force.

True or False?

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7 8

Name this

surface feature.

Name this

surface feature.

Name this

surface feature.

Name this

surface feature.

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Name the two types of

weathering.

Name the three natural processes that cause erosion.

Describe two examples of

physical weathering.

Describe two examples of

chemical weathering.

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Scientists use seismographs to

measure the strength of this

surface feature on a richter scale.

This is a structure that is built across a river to control

its flow.

Explain how flood control can be

helpful in controlling

constructive forces.

Knowing the location of these help scientists know where

earthquakes will occur.

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Beaches that have eroded are

reclaimed through _______

____________.

Name the landform that forms from deposition at the mouths of rivers.

Volcanoes can create new land

when they release _______.

This is the movement of the

Earth’s crust.

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Recording Sheet 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Name __________________

1. Constructive Force 2. Destructive Force 3. Surface Features 4. Deposition 5. Erosion 6. Weathering 7. False 8. False 9. Mountains 10. Canyon 11. Beach 12. Volcano  

13. Physical and Chemical 14. Wind, water, ice 15. Answers will vary. 16. Answers will vary. 17. Earthquakes 18. Dam 19. Answers will vary. 20. Faults 21. Beach Nourishment 22. Delta 23. Lava 24. Plate Tectonics  

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