EvoEarth Ch1

The following techniques might be used by a geologist to study the Earth?

The best way to understand how perturbations in Earth systems are likely to change future conditions on Earth is to:

What is the technique used by geologists to make predictions in a backward direction in time?

James Hutton's idea that granitic rocks and mountains were formed from
molten magma forced upward into the crust due to subterranean heat is
known as:

In the water cycle, what is the next step that occurs after evaporated water condenses into clouds?

Which of the following has substantially modified Earth's surface over time?

In his book Principles of Geology, Sir Charles Lyell provided explanations for geologic phenomena that countered the philosophy of his time known as:

The principle that states sedimentary strata were originally deposited nearly parallel to Earth's surface is the known as the principle of:

In the Grand Canyon, small pieces of Vishnu Schist are contained
within the Zoroaster Granite. According to the principle of included
fragments, which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is an example of a geopetal structure?