3.1 Flashcards
1
Q
a principle that states that geologic processes that occurred in the past can be explained by geologic processes
A
uniformitarianism
2
Q
a principle that states that geologic changes occurs suddenly
A
catastrophism
3
Q
rare, sudden events (fast)
A
castastrophes
4
Q
the scientific study of fossils
A
paleontology
5
Q
scientists who study this life are called
A
paleontologists
6
Q
study fossils of plants
A
paleobotanists
