Geology Quiz 3: Chapters 5-6 Flashcards
Define magnetic field
a field that exerts forces on objects made of magnetic materials; made up of many lines of force
Define uplift
in geology, a tectonic uplift is a geological process most often caused by plate tectonics which causes an increase in elevation
Second law of science
all referred to as the second law of thermodynamics, which states that in every process or reaction in the universe the components deteriorarte
Define “fountains of the deep”
a phrase mentioned in Genesis 7 as a reference to sources of water as part of the Great Flood of Noah
Define glacier
a huge mass of ice that moves slowly over land
Define polar ice cap
a high latitude region of a planet that is covered in ice
What four events have had the greatest impact in shaping the earth’s geology?
Creation, the Fall, Flood, Ice Age
What was the cause of the global Flood? What were some of the geological results of the Flood?
God sent the Flood as a judgement on the wickedness of mankind. The flood formed many of the rock and fossil layers.
List the five ways to date the earth discussed in the book.
chemicals in the ocean, erosion of the continents, sediments in the ocean, dating the atmosphere, dating the magnetic field
What must we consider when evaluating conclusions obtained from these dating methods?
We must consider the possibility of processes happening at different rates. We can measure the rate that certain processes currently happen, but a massive flood or other event could have had a major impact in a very short amount of time.
What role has the Fall played in shaping today’s earth?
the Bible says in Genesis 3 that the entire creation came under the cruse of sin, including plants, animals, mankind, and the earth. As a result of the curse, everything is wearing down and deteriorating.
What conclusion can be drawn about the age of the earth from the various dating methods?
A majority of methods used to age-date the earth yield ages far less than the acclaimed billions of years.
How did the creation even affect the earth’s geology?
Formed the cores of the continents; some erosion and deposition probably happened
Why do we find ocean fossils near the top of Mt. Everest?
The top of Mt. Everest was once underwater and was later pushed up after the Flood waters receded.
What caused the Ice Age?
The warm ocean waters rapidly evaporated and condensed over the colder continets, causing a buildup of ice and snow.
