Uniformitarianism

Which scientific idea explains Earth's history as a series of disastrous events that occurred over short periods of time?

• uniformitarianism

• catastrophism

• cross-cutting relationships

• geologic concepts

Which scientific principle states that geologic processes that occur today are similar to those that have occurred in the past?

• uniformitarianism

• catastrophism

• cross-cutting relationships

• geologic concepts

Which concept is the basis for interpreting Earth's past?

• uniformitarianism

• catastrophism

• cross-cutting relationships

• geologic concepts

What is the actual age of a geologic event?

• Absolute Age

• Relative Age

• Geologic Age

What is the age of rocks and geologic features compared with other rocks and geologic features nearby?

• Absolute Age

• Relative Age

• Geologic Age