Geology Flashcard

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The idea that geologic processes occurring now are the same as those in the past is known as?

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Uniformitarianism

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Who published "Principles of Geology"?

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Charles Lyell

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The study of past life using fossils is called?

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Paleontology

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Who outlined uniformitarianism in 1788?

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James Hutton

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A science that combines uniformitarianism and catastrophism is known as?

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Modern geology

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The idea that geologic change happens suddenly is called?

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Catastrophism

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According to uniformitarianism, how does geologic change happen?

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Gradually

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Which of the following is a catastrophe? An average rainfall, An asteroid hitting the earth, A sunny day, A gentle breeze

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An asteroid hitting the earth

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What scientist studies the history of plants and animals?

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A paleontologist

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What does a paleobotanist study?

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Fossil plants