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Science Vocabulary Constructive and Destructive Forces Lava: Molten rock that flows from a volcano onto the earth’s surface. Sand Dune: A hill of sand made and shaped by the wind. Topography: Surface landforms of an area. Erosion: The process of moving sediment by wind, moving water, or ice. Delta: An area of new land at the mouth of a river formed from sediments carried by the river. Weathering: The process of wearing away rocks by natural means. Plate: A section of the earth’s crust and mantle that fits together with other sections like puzzle pieces. Landform: A natural land shape or feature. Sinkhole: A large hole formed when the room of a cave collapses. Epicenter: The point on earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake. Magma: Melted rock that is beneath the earth’s surface. Earthquake: A shaking of the earth’s surface caused by movement of rock in the crust. Jetty: A wall-like structure that sticks out into the ocean. Volcano: A mountain that forms as molten rock flows through a crack onto the earth’s surface. Fault: A crack in the earth’s crust.