QUIZ!




#001 [SCIENCE QUIZ: Chapter 5]...
1 The theory that the geologic process is a gradual change occurs through the breakdown of rocks and transfering of sediment is called [ _______ ].
2 The theory that the geologic process occurs becasue of sudden, rare catastrophies is called [ _______ ].
3 A.) In the beginning, which theory was widely accepted by scientists?
B.) Later, which theory became more widely accepted by scientists?
4 Eventually, what did scientists decide was most likely the reason for the geologic process?
5 The process of determining if a rock is older or younger than the materials around it is called [ _______ ].
6 What is superposition?
7 A "key" or ideal sequence sample of rock layers that contain all know fossil and rock formations arranged from older on bottom to younger on top is a [ _______ ].
8 Describe and explain Mr. P's "candy and food descriptions" about our Earth's sediment layers.
9 T/F: Uniformitarianism says the "present is the key to the past."
10 T/F: Superposition is "younger over older."