Exploring Earth's History
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Who is credited with the formulation of the principle of uniformitarianism?

  • James Ussher
  • Nicolas Steno
  • James Hutton (correct)
  • Sir Charles Lyell
  • What was the title of the book in which Sir Charles Lyell provided various geologic evidence to support Hutton's idea of uniformitarianism?

  • Geological Evolution
  • Principles of Geology (correct)
  • The Earth's Time
  • Rock Formations and Time
  • Approximately how long ago was the Earth formed according to the text?

  • 2.5 billion years ago
  • 6.5 billion years ago
  • 3.5 billion years ago
  • 4.5 billion years ago (correct)
  • Why did James Hutton's ideas remain largely unaccepted and not widely disseminated during his time?

    <p>His writing style was difficult to understand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main challenge faced in determining the sequence of events leading to the formation of the Earth's geologic features?

    <p>Establishing the sequence of events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with providing various geologic evidence to support Hutton's idea of uniformitarianism?

    <p>Sir Charles Lyell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated age of the Earth according to the text?

    <p>4.5 billion years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who made detailed observations of rocks and present-day geologic processes instrumental in the formulation of the principle of uniformitarianism?

    <p>James Hutton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the title of the book in which Sir Charles Lyell provided various geologic evidence to support Hutton's idea of uniformitarianism?

    <p>Principles of Geology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main challenge faced in determining the sequence of events leading to the formation of the Earth's geologic features?

    <p>Establishing the sequence of events</p> Signup and view all the answers

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