EESA06H3 Final: Final Review Notes PT 2.doc

38 views11 pages

Document Summary

Uniformitarianism principle that geologic processes operating at the present are the same processes that operated in the past. The present is the key to the past (uniform rate) Actualism physical laws are independent of time and location (same meaning as uniformitar) Geological time scale a sort of calander to which events and rock units can be referred. Earth was only 6,000 years old biblical chronology, noah"s flood features we observed in rocks and landscapes where supernaturally and catastrophically. James hutton father of modern day geology . Charles lyell principles of geology book: geological features could be explained by present-day processes. Numerical age (absolute age) age given in years or some other unit of time. Contacts boundary surface between two different rock types or ages of rocks. Formations bodies of rock of considerable thickness with recognizable characteristics that make each distinguishable from adjacent rock units, named after local towns or landmarks.

Get access

Grade+20% off
$8 USD/m$10 USD/m
Billed $96 USD annually
Grade+
Homework Help
Study Guides
Textbook Solutions
Class Notes
Textbook Notes
Booster Class
40 Verified Answers

Related Documents