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A principle that states that geologic logic processes that occurred in the past can be explained by current geologic processes.

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uniformitarianism

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A principle that states that geologic change occurs suddenly.

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catastrophism

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The scientific study of fossils.

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paleontology

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The remains or physical evidence of an organism preserved by geological processes.

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fossil

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A fossilized mark that is formed in soft sediment by the movement of an animal.

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trace fossil

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A mark or cavity made in a sedimentary surface by a shell or other body.

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mold

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A type of fossil that forms when sediments fill in the cavity left by a decomposed organism.

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cast

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A fossil that is found in the rock layers of only one geologic age and that is used to establish the age of the rock layers.

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index fossil

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The standard method used to divide the Earth’s long natural history into manageable parts.

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geologic time scale

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The largest division of geologic time.

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eon

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A unit of geologic time that includes two or more periods.

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era

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A unit of geologic time into which eras are divided.

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period

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A subdivision of a geologic period.

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epoch

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The death of every member of a species.

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extinction

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