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1
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_____________ is the belief that the earth-forming processes are predictable and natural, have always been the same, and have always happened at the same gradual rate.

A

Uniformitarianism

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_______ is the study of the earth.

A

Geology

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3
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Who first published the theory of uniformitarianism?

A

James Hutton

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What is the name for the viewpoint that the earth is billions of years old?

A

The deep-time view

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The ________ tectonics theory believes that the continents were once one big land mass that broke and drifted apart

A

Plate tectonics theory

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______ Whitcomb and _______ Morris wrote The Genesis Flood

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John Whitcomb and Henry Morris

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7
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How do geologists study rocks and minerals?

A

By their makeup and properties

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What are 2 examples of scientific observation in geology?

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  1. Studying layers of soil

2. They draw maps of rock layers

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9
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What two things do secular geologists not believe in?

A

The creation story and the great flood

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10
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Why did uniformitarianism require the earth to be old?

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Because processes like mountains rising take a long time.

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True or false: Scientists who do not believe in the bible accept the principle of uniformity

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True

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12
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What verse supports uniformity by stating that God continues to regulate his creation?

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Genesis 8:22

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