GEOL 1003 Chapter : Study Guide For Chapters 1-15 For Final
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Actualism = fundamental physical and chemical principles operating today have operated throughout earth"s history rocks had formed as a result of the same processes that were currently operating at or near the surface of earth. Components of the earth system: is a special planet: not too far, not too closer, not too small, not too big, complex, dynamic system, four subsystems. Physicochemical earth: inorganic physical and chemical processes shaping earth: biological: life and related processes. Form from cooling of molten rock (or magma: metamorphic rocks. Form from other rocks at high temperatures and pressures: sedimentary rocks form from loose sediment that settle through water or air. In the form of tree of life ,phylogenetic tree shows the evolutionary history of organisms. Tangible remains or signs of ancient organisms that died thousands or millions of years ago, E. g. , teeth, bone of vertebrate animals, soft parts - fleshy part".
