The Earth's Dynamic Geology: Uncovering the Past through Present Processes

What was the common belief about Earth's age before James Hutton's theory?

• Earth was millions of years old.

• Earth was a few thousand years old.

• Earth was a few hundred years old.

• Earth was billions of years old.

According to Hutton, what processes contribute to the constant change of Earth's features?

• Tectonic shifts and ocean currents

• Erosion, sedimentation, and mountain building

• Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes

• Meteor impacts and solar flares

What did Hutton believe about the relationship between present processes and Earth's history?

• Present processes are unrelated to Earth's history.

• Present processes can explain Earth's past.

• Present processes are less significant than past events.

• Present processes are more important than future events.

Who developed the idea of uniformitarianism?

• Isaac Newton

• John Playfair

• James Hutton

• Charles Lyell

How do geologists believe ancient dunes were formed?

• By tectonic plate movements

• Through present-day processes of deposition and petrification

• Through meteor impacts

• By volcanic activity