Geology 101 - Chapter 12

Science that pursues an understanding of the planet

• Geology

• Physical Geology

• Historical Geology

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Examines the materials composing Earth and seeks to understand the many processes that operate beneath

• Geology

• Physical Geology

• Historical Geology

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Seeks an understanding of the origin of Earth and its development

• Geology

• Physical Geology

• Historical Geology

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Examines layers in the soil or rock to determine how the land came to be

• Geology

• Stratigrapher

• Historical Geology

• Physical Geology

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___ is considered the Father of Uniformitarianism

___ means that dates are placed in their proper sequence or order without knowing their age in years.

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Approximately how old is the earth?

• 1.6B yrs

• 2.6B yrs

• 3.6B yrs

• 4.6B yrs

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Match the following

• Scientific method

• A tentative (or untested) explanation

• Hypothesis

• Involves gathering facts through observations

• Theory

• A well tested and widely accepted view

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Label Earth's four spheres

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Biosphere

Geosphere

Hydrosphere

Atmosphere

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What three spheres are seen in this picture​ (a)   ​ ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

• Hydrosphere
• Atmosphere
• Geosphere
• Biosphere

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