Earths Story and Those Who First LIstened Flashcards
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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uniformtarianism
2
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a principle that states that geologic change occurs suddenly
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catostrophism
3
Q
the scientific study of fossils
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paleontology
4
Q
James Hutton wrote this in 1788 when he collected his notes.
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Theory of Earth
5
Q
things that happen suddenly
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catostrophes
6
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a
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Principles of Geology
7
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a
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Paleontologists
