Earth Science: Crash Course History of Science

The video explores the evolution of Earth sciences, focusing on geology and paleontology. It discusses the transition from qualitative to quantitative methods, the role of mining, and the influence of indigenous knowledge. Theories by Buffon and Cuvier on Earth's history and extinction events are examined, alongside Lyell's uniformitarianism. The concept of deep time and advancements in geological mapping are highlighted, showing how these developments shaped modern Earth sciences.

What were the main questions natural philosophers were asking about fossils?

How did indigenous populations around the Great Lakes utilize copper?

What was the significance of Bishop James Ussher's calculation regarding the age of the Earth?

How did the Comte de Buffon contribute to the understanding of the Earth's age?

What was George Cuvier's theory of catastrophism and how did it explain extinction?

What were the main arguments of Charles Lyell against Cuvier's theory?

What role did Mary Anning play in the field of paleontology?

What is meant by the term 'deep time' in the context of Earth sciences?

How did the industrial revolution impact the field of geology?

How did the techniques of geological mapping evolve in the late 1700s and early 1800s?