Lesson 3.1 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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a principle that states that geologic processes that occurred in the past can be explained by current geologic processes
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uniformitarianism
2
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a principle that states that geologic change occurs suddenly
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catastrophism
3
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an event that causes geologic change over a large area suddenly
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catasrophe
4
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the scientific study of fossils
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paleontology
5
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scientists who study paleontology
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paleontologists
6
Q
a book by James Hutton which states the idea of uniformitarianism
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Theory of the Earth
7
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a book written by Charles Lyell which reintroduces the idea of uniformitarianism
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Principles of Geology
