What is a Constructive Force?

things that happen to the earth that build it up or make positive changes

things that happen to the earth that take away or make negative changes

the construction of new houses and buildings

Volcanoes As Constructive Forces

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1.

What is a Constructive Force?
- A.
  
  things that happen to the earth that build it up or make positive changes
- B.
  
  things that happen to the earth that take away or make negative changes
- C.
  
  The construction of new houses and buildings
- D.
  
  Plants growing on farms
Correct Answer
A. things that happen to the earth that build it up or make positive changes

Explanation
A Constructive Force is a process that happens on the earth that builds up or makes positive changes. Like building an island.

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2.

Volcanoes make soil that is very bad for growing plants.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Volcanoes produce very fertile soil over time. Perfect for plants!

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3.

Volcanoes are constructive in how many ways?
- A.
  
  4
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  1
- D.
  
  2
Correct Answer
D. 2

Explanation
2 Ways! 1)When a volcano explodes, it can blast extremely large amounts of rock and lava quite far - developing hills or even small mountains. 2) It also releases lava that flows over the ground and cools - hardening into a crust which later forms soil.

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4.

What type of volcanoes are the most common Constructive Force?
- A.
  
  Cinder Cone
- B.
  
  Composite
- C.
  
  Shield
- D.
  
  Stratovolcano
Correct Answer
C. Shield

Explanation
The shield volcanoes are the most common constructive forces.

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5.

Volcanoes form...
- A.
  
  Oceans
- B.
  
  Mountains and hills
- C.
  
  Islands
- D.
  
  Buildings
Correct Answer(s)
B. Mountains and hills
C. Islands

Explanation
Volcanoes form mountains, hills and islands.

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6.

Islands formed by volcanoes can be found in...
- A.
  
  Atlanta
- B.
  
  Florida
- C.
  
  Hawaii
- D.
  
  New York
Correct Answer
C. Hawaii

Explanation
The Hawaiian Islands were formed by large constructive volcanoes.

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Volcanoes As Constructive Forces

What is a Constructive Force?

Volcanoes make soil that is very bad for growing plants.

Volcanoes are constructive in how many ways?

What type of volcanoes are the most common Constructive Force?

Volcanoes form...

Islands formed by volcanoes can be found in...