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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, ect
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grand canyon
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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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long time
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Humus
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The decayed remains of once-living creatures
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topmost layer of soil
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Minerals
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Inorganic crystalline substances found naturally in the earth
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a specific kind of structure
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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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forces of _______
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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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tornado or hurricane
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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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line in rock
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