3.1 Earth's Story and Those Who First Listened Flashcards
1
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the principle that states that geologic process 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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the scientific study of fossils
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paleontology
4
Q
book written by James Hutton
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Theory of the Earth
5
Q
unpredictable events that cause rapid geologic changes over large areas
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catastrophes
6
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book written by Charles Lyell
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Principles of Geology
7
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scientists who study paleontology
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paleontologists
