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catastrophism
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The view that most of earth's geological features are the result of large- scale catastrophes such as floods, volcanic eruptions, etc.
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uniformitarianism
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The view that most of earth's geological features are the result of slow, gradual processes that have been at work for millions or even billions of years
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humus
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The decayed remains of once- living creatures
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minerals
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Inorganic crystalline substances found naturally in the earth
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weathering
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The process by which rocks are broken down by the forces of nature
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erosion
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The process by which sediments and rock fragments are carried away by wind or rain
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unconformity
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A surface of erosion that separates one layer of rock from another
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