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Earth Forces In Nature Vocabulary

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	Constructive Force	Constructive Force
	Constructive Force	Constructive Force
	Constructive Force	Constructive Force
	Constructive Force	Constructive Force
	Constructive Force	Constructive Force
	A force that builds up mountains and landmasses on Earth’s surface.	A force that builds up mountains and landmasses on Earth’s surface.
	A force that builds up mountains and landmasses on Earth’s surface.	A force that builds up mountains and landmasses on Earth’s surface.
	A force that builds up mountains and landmasses on Earth’s surface.	A force that builds up mountains and landmasses on Earth’s surface.
	A force that builds up mountains and landmasses on Earth’s surface.	A force that builds up mountains and landmasses on Earth’s surface.
	A force that builds up mountains and landmasses on Earth’s surface.	A force that builds up mountains and landmasses on Earth’s surface.
	Convection Current	Convection Current
	Convection Current	Convection Current
	Convection Current	Convection Current
	Convection Current	Convection Current
	Convection Current	Convection Current
	The movement of a fluid, caused by differences in temperature, which transfers thermal energy from one part of the fluid to another.	The movement of a fluid, caused by differences in temperature, which transfers thermal energy from one part of the fluid to another.
	The movement of a fluid, caused by differences in temperature, which transfers thermal energy from one part of the fluid to another.	The movement of a fluid, caused by differences in temperature, which transfers thermal energy from one part of the fluid to another.
	The movement of a fluid, caused by differences in temperature, which transfers thermal energy from one part of the fluid to another.	The movement of a fluid, caused by differences in temperature, which transfers thermal energy from one part of the fluid to another.
	The movement of a fluid, caused by differences in temperature, which transfers thermal energy from one part of the fluid to another.	The movement of a fluid, caused by differences in temperature, which transfers thermal energy from one part of the fluid to another.
	The movement of a fluid, caused by differences in temperature, which transfers thermal energy from one part of the fluid to another.	The movement of a fluid, caused by differences in temperature, which transfers thermal energy from one part of the fluid to another.
	Divergent Boundary	Divergent Boundary
	Divergent Boundary	Divergent Boundary
	Divergent Boundary	Divergent Boundary
	Divergent Boundary	Divergent Boundary
	Divergent Boundary	Divergent Boundary
	A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.	A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.
	A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.	A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.
	A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.	A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.
	A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.	A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.
	A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.	A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.
	Reverse Fault	Reverse Fault
	Reverse Fault	Reverse Fault
	Reverse Fault	Reverse Fault
	Reverse Fault	Reverse Fault
	Reverse Fault	Reverse Fault
	A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.	A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.
	A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.	A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.
	A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.	A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.
	A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.	A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.
	A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.	A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.
	Reverse Fault	Reverse Fault
	Reverse Fault	Reverse Fault
	Reverse Fault	Reverse Fault
	Reverse Fault	Reverse Fault
	Reverse Fault	Reverse Fault
	A type of fault where the hanging wall slides upward; caused by compression in the crust.	A type of fault where the hanging wall slides upward; caused by compression in the crust.
	A type of fault where the hanging wall slides upward; caused by compression in the crust.	A type of fault where the hanging wall slides upward; caused by compression in the crust.
	A type of fault where the hanging wall slides upward; caused by compression in the crust.	A type of fault where the hanging wall slides upward; caused by compression in the crust.
	A type of fault where the hanging wall slides upward; caused by compression in the crust.	A type of fault where the hanging wall slides upward; caused by compression in the crust.
	A type of fault where the hanging wall slides upward; caused by compression in the crust.	A type of fault where the hanging wall slides upward; caused by compression in the crust.
	Greenhouse Effect	Greenhouse Effect
	Greenhouse Effect	Greenhouse Effect
	Greenhouse Effect	Greenhouse Effect
	Greenhouse Effect	Greenhouse Effect
	Greenhouse Effect	Greenhouse Effect
	Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, and cause the temperature of the Earth to rise.	Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, and cause the temperature of the Earth to rise.
	Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, and cause the temperature of the Earth to rise.	Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, and cause the temperature of the Earth to rise.
	Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, and cause the temperature of the Earth to rise.	Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, and cause the temperature of the Earth to rise.
	Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, and cause the temperature of the Earth to rise.	Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, and cause the temperature of the Earth to rise.
	Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, and cause the temperature of the Earth to rise.	Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, and cause the temperature of the Earth to rise.
	Destructive Force	Destructive Force
	Destructive Force	Destructive Force
	Destructive Force	Destructive Force
	Destructive Force	Destructive Force
	Destructive Force	Destructive Force
	A force that slowly wears away mountains and other features on the surface of Earth.	A force that slowly wears away mountains and other features on the surface of Earth.
	A force that slowly wears away mountains and other features on the surface of Earth.	A force that slowly wears away mountains and other features on the surface of Earth.
	A force that slowly wears away mountains and other features on the surface of Earth.	A force that slowly wears away mountains and other features on the surface of Earth.
	A force that slowly wears away mountains and other features on the surface of Earth.	A force that slowly wears away mountains and other features on the surface of Earth.
	A force that slowly wears away mountains and other features on the surface of Earth.	A force that slowly wears away mountains and other features on the surface of Earth.
	Sea-Floor Spreading	Sea-Floor Spreading
	Sea-Floor Spreading	Sea-Floor Spreading
	Sea-Floor Spreading	Sea-Floor Spreading
	Sea-Floor Spreading	Sea-Floor Spreading
	Sea-Floor Spreading	Sea-Floor Spreading
	The process by which molten material adds new oceanic crust to the ocean floor.	The process by which molten material adds new oceanic crust to the ocean floor.
	The process by which molten material adds new oceanic crust to the ocean floor.	The process by which molten material adds new oceanic crust to the ocean floor.
	The process by which molten material adds new oceanic crust to the ocean floor.	The process by which molten material adds new oceanic crust to the ocean floor.
	The process by which molten material adds new oceanic crust to the ocean floor.	The process by which molten material adds new oceanic crust to the ocean floor.
	The process by which molten material adds new oceanic crust to the ocean floor.	The process by which molten material adds new oceanic crust to the ocean floor.
	Seismic Wave	Seismic Wave
	Seismic Wave	Seismic Wave
	Seismic Wave	Seismic Wave
	Seismic Wave	Seismic Wave
	Seismic Wave	Seismic Wave
	A vibration that travels through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake.	A vibration that travels through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake.
	A vibration that travels through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake.	A vibration that travels through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake.
	A vibration that travels through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake.	A vibration that travels through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake.
	A vibration that travels through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake.	A vibration that travels through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake.
	A vibration that travels through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake.	A vibration that travels through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake.
	Land Subsidence	Land Subsidence
	Land Subsidence	Land Subsidence
	Land Subsidence	Land Subsidence
	Land Subsidence	Land Subsidence
	Land Subsidence	Land Subsidence
	A sinking or subsiding of a land surface as a result of geologic processes or of human activities.	A sinking or subsiding of a land surface as a result of geologic processes or of human activities.
	A sinking or subsiding of a land surface as a result of geologic processes or of human activities.	A sinking or subsiding of a land surface as a result of geologic processes or of human activities.
	A sinking or subsiding of a land surface as a result of geologic processes or of human activities.	A sinking or subsiding of a land surface as a result of geologic processes or of human activities.
	A sinking or subsiding of a land surface as a result of geologic processes or of human activities.	A sinking or subsiding of a land surface as a result of geologic processes or of human activities.
	A sinking or subsiding of a land surface as a result of geologic processes or of human activities.	A sinking or subsiding of a land surface as a result of geologic processes or of human activities.
	Folding	Folding
	Folding	Folding
	Folding	Folding
	Folding	Folding
	Folding	Folding
	Rock layers that appear to be bent or broken.	Rock layers that appear to be bent or broken.
	Rock layers that appear to be bent or broken.	Rock layers that appear to be bent or broken.
	Rock layers that appear to be bent or broken.	Rock layers that appear to be bent or broken.
	Rock layers that appear to be bent or broken.	Rock layers that appear to be bent or broken.
	Rock layers that appear to be bent or broken.	Rock layers that appear to be bent or broken.
	Continental Drift	Continental Drift
	Continental Drift	Continental Drift
	Continental Drift	Continental Drift
	Continental Drift	Continental Drift
	Continental Drift	Continental Drift
	The hypothesis that the continents slowly move across Earth’s surface.	The hypothesis that the continents slowly move across Earth’s surface.
	The hypothesis that the continents slowly move across Earth’s surface.	The hypothesis that the continents slowly move across Earth’s surface.
	The hypothesis that the continents slowly move across Earth’s surface.	The hypothesis that the continents slowly move across Earth’s surface.
	The hypothesis that the continents slowly move across Earth’s surface.	The hypothesis that the continents slowly move across Earth’s surface.
	The hypothesis that the continents slowly move across Earth’s surface.	The hypothesis that the continents slowly move across Earth’s surface.
	Transform Boundary	Transform Boundary
	Transform Boundary	Transform Boundary
	Transform Boundary	Transform Boundary
	Transform Boundary	Transform Boundary
	Transform Boundary	Transform Boundary
	A plate boundary where two plates move past each other in opposite directions.	A plate boundary where two plates move past each other in opposite directions.
	A plate boundary where two plates move past each other in opposite directions.	A plate boundary where two plates move past each other in opposite directions.
	A plate boundary where two plates move past each other in opposite directions.	A plate boundary where two plates move past each other in opposite directions.
	A plate boundary where two plates move past each other in opposite directions.	A plate boundary where two plates move past each other in opposite directions.
	A plate boundary where two plates move past each other in opposite directions.	A plate boundary where two plates move past each other in opposite directions.
	Strike-Slip Fault	Strike-Slip Fault
	Strike-Slip Fault	Strike-Slip Fault
	Strike-Slip Fault	Strike-Slip Fault
	Strike-Slip Fault	Strike-Slip Fault
	Strike-Slip Fault	Strike-Slip Fault
	A type of fault where rocks on either side move past each other sideways with little up-and-down motion.	A type of fault where rocks on either side move past each other sideways with little up-and-down motion.
	A type of fault where rocks on either side move past each other sideways with little up-and-down motion.	A type of fault where rocks on either side move past each other sideways with little up-and-down motion.
	A type of fault where rocks on either side move past each other sideways with little up-and-down motion.	A type of fault where rocks on either side move past each other sideways with little up-and-down motion.
	A type of fault where rocks on either side move past each other sideways with little up-and-down motion.	A type of fault where rocks on either side move past each other sideways with little up-and-down motion.
	A type of fault where rocks on either side move past each other sideways with little up-and-down motion.	A type of fault where rocks on either side move past each other sideways with little up-and-down motion.
	Beach Erosion	Beach Erosion
	Beach Erosion	Beach Erosion
	Beach Erosion	Beach Erosion
	Beach Erosion	Beach Erosion
	Beach Erosion	Beach Erosion
	Erosion that occurs at the beach because of wave and storm damage.	Erosion that occurs at the beach because of wave and storm damage.
	Erosion that occurs at the beach because of wave and storm damage.	Erosion that occurs at the beach because of wave and storm damage.
	Erosion that occurs at the beach because of wave and storm damage.	Erosion that occurs at the beach because of wave and storm damage.
	Erosion that occurs at the beach because of wave and storm damage.	Erosion that occurs at the beach because of wave and storm damage.
	Erosion that occurs at the beach because of wave and storm damage.	Erosion that occurs at the beach because of wave and storm damage.
	Faulting	Faulting
	Faulting	Faulting
	Faulting	Faulting
	Faulting	Faulting
	Faulting	Faulting
	A break or crack in the Earth’s lithosphere along which rocks move and the process that causes breaks or cracks in the crust.	A break or crack in the Earth’s lithosphere along which rocks move and the process that causes breaks or cracks in the crust.
	A break or crack in the Earth’s lithosphere along which rocks move and the process that causes breaks or cracks in the crust.	A break or crack in the Earth’s lithosphere along which rocks move and the process that causes breaks or cracks in the crust.
	A break or crack in the Earth’s lithosphere along which rocks move and the process that causes breaks or cracks in the crust.	A break or crack in the Earth’s lithosphere along which rocks move and the process that causes breaks or cracks in the crust.
	A break or crack in the Earth’s lithosphere along which rocks move and the process that causes breaks or cracks in the crust.	A break or crack in the Earth’s lithosphere along which rocks move and the process that causes breaks or cracks in the crust.
	A break or crack in the Earth’s lithosphere along which rocks move and the process that causes breaks or cracks in the crust.	A break or crack in the Earth’s lithosphere along which rocks move and the process that causes breaks or cracks in the crust.
	Plate Tectonics	Plate Tectonics
	Plate Tectonics	Plate Tectonics
	Plate Tectonics	Plate Tectonics
	Plate Tectonics	Plate Tectonics
	Plate Tectonics	Plate Tectonics
	A break or crack in the Earth’s lithosphere along which rocks move.	A break or crack in the Earth’s lithosphere along which rocks move.
	A break or crack in the Earth’s lithosphere along which rocks move.	A break or crack in the Earth’s lithosphere along which rocks move.
	A break or crack in the Earth’s lithosphere along which rocks move.	A break or crack in the Earth’s lithosphere along which rocks move.
	A break or crack in the Earth’s lithosphere along which rocks move.	A break or crack in the Earth’s lithosphere along which rocks move.
	A break or crack in the Earth’s lithosphere along which rocks move.	A break or crack in the Earth’s lithosphere along which rocks move.
	Convergent Boundary	Convergent Boundary
	Convergent Boundary	Convergent Boundary
	Convergent Boundary	Convergent Boundary
	Convergent Boundary	Convergent Boundary
	Convergent Boundary	Convergent Boundary
	A plate boundary where two plates move toward each other.	A plate boundary where two plates move toward each other.
	A plate boundary where two plates move toward each other.	A plate boundary where two plates move toward each other.
	A plate boundary where two plates move toward each other.	A plate boundary where two plates move toward each other.
	A plate boundary where two plates move toward each other.	A plate boundary where two plates move toward each other.
	A plate boundary where two plates move toward each other.	A plate boundary where two plates move toward each other.
	Normal Fault	Normal Fault
	Normal Fault	Normal Fault
	Normal Fault	Normal Fault
	Normal Fault	Normal Fault
	Normal Fault	Normal Fault
	A type of fault where the hanging wall slides downward; caused by tension in the crust.	A type of fault where the hanging wall slides downward; caused by tension in the crust.
	A type of fault where the hanging wall slides downward; caused by tension in the crust.	A type of fault where the hanging wall slides downward; caused by tension in the crust.
	A type of fault where the hanging wall slides downward; caused by tension in the crust.	A type of fault where the hanging wall slides downward; caused by tension in the crust.
	A type of fault where the hanging wall slides downward; caused by tension in the crust.	A type of fault where the hanging wall slides downward; caused by tension in the crust.
	A type of fault where the hanging wall slides downward; caused by tension in the crust.	A type of fault where the hanging wall slides downward; caused by tension in the crust.

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