Shaping Earth's Surface
Constructive Forces
Constructive forces build up earth's surface. These forces include,
-Deposition
-Folding
-Faulting
-Volcanic activity
Many landforms are created by constructive forces. Some are,
-Mountains
-Plateaus
-Deltas
-And many others. Try to name a few.
See "What is depositions?" and "Constructive landforms" pages to learn more on deposition and constructive forces landforms.
-Deposition
-Folding
-Faulting
-Volcanic activity
Many landforms are created by constructive forces. Some are,
-Mountains
-Plateaus
-Deltas
-And many others. Try to name a few.
See "What is depositions?" and "Constructive landforms" pages to learn more on deposition and constructive forces landforms.
Destructive Forces
Destructive forces break down earth's surface. These forces include,
-Weathering
-Erosion
Many landforms are created by constructive forces. Some are,
-Sinkholes
-Sea arches
-Valleys/canyons
-Plains
-and many others. Try to name a few.
See "What is weathering and erosion?" and "Destructive landforms" pages to learn more on weathering and erosion and destructive forces landforms.
-Weathering
-Erosion
Many landforms are created by constructive forces. Some are,
-Sinkholes
-Sea arches
-Valleys/canyons
-Plains
-and many others. Try to name a few.
See "What is weathering and erosion?" and "Destructive landforms" pages to learn more on weathering and erosion and destructive forces landforms.
Terms
Constructive Force- forces that build up earth's surface.
Deposition- the process by which eroded material is dropped off or deposited in a new area.
Folding- occurs when earth's surface is bent upward or downward.
Faulting- occurs when earth's surface is actually broken.
Mountains- landform that is much higher or taller than the area surrounding it.
Plateaus- landforms that are much taller than the land around, but flat on top.
Deltas- fan shaped pattern of sediments in a lake or ocean.
Destructive Force- Forces that break down earth's surface.
Weathering- Is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.
Erosion- the process which moves sediment on earth's surface and carries it away.
Sinkholes- A cavity in the ground, common in limestone bedrock, caused by water erosion and providing a route for surface water to disappear underground.
Valleys- A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it.
Canyons- A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
Plains- landforms that are flat or gently roaming.
Deposition- the process by which eroded material is dropped off or deposited in a new area.
Folding- occurs when earth's surface is bent upward or downward.
Faulting- occurs when earth's surface is actually broken.
Mountains- landform that is much higher or taller than the area surrounding it.
Plateaus- landforms that are much taller than the land around, but flat on top.
Deltas- fan shaped pattern of sediments in a lake or ocean.
Destructive Force- Forces that break down earth's surface.
Weathering- Is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.
Erosion- the process which moves sediment on earth's surface and carries it away.
Sinkholes- A cavity in the ground, common in limestone bedrock, caused by water erosion and providing a route for surface water to disappear underground.
Valleys- A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it.
Canyons- A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
Plains- landforms that are flat or gently roaming.