Geology

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What is geology?

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The study of the Earth, including its composition, structure, processes, and history.

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Who is credited with the Theory of Plate Tectonics?

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Alfred Wegener.

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What do young-earth geologists believe about the age of the Earth?

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They believe the Earth is several thousand years old.

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What do old-earth geologists believe about the age of the Earth?

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They believe the Earth is billions of years old.

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What significant contribution did Marie Tharp make to geology?

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She is credited with mapping the Atlantic seafloor.

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What is the primary focus of physical geology?

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The study of the materials that make up the Earth and the processes that shape it.

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What is the difference between relative dating and absolute dating in geology?

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Relative dating determines the sequence of events, while absolute dating provides a specific age.

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What is the significance of the rock cycle in geology?

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It describes the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact at their boundaries.

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What is the principle of uniformitarianism?

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The idea that the same geological processes observed today have been occurring throughout Earth's history.