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Define Geology
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The study of the earth
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Who was the first person to recognize the true nature of fossils?
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Leonardo Da Vinci
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How does our current understanding of fossils differ from that of ancient cultures?
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Ancient Cultures:
Made by fermentation process Made by the devil Sport of nature |
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James Hutton realized that two processes were needed to form rocks. These two processes are:
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Fire
Water |
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Nicholas Steno developed the Rules of?
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Horizontality
Superposition Lateral Continuity |
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Define the Rule of Horizontality.
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Sedimentary beds are deposited as flat-lying units.
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Define the Rule of Superposition.
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Oldest on bottom, youngest on top
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Define the Rule of Lateral Continuity.
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Original sedimentary layer extends laterally until it tapers and thins.
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James Hutton developed the principle of:
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Uniformity
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The principle of Uniformity has been modified to say that while the processes are the same the----- could be---------
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Rates or intensity
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