10 Questions
Who is credited with the formulation of the principle of uniformitarianism?
James Hutton
What was the title of the book in which Sir Charles Lyell provided various geologic evidence to support Hutton's idea of uniformitarianism?
Principles of Geology
Approximately how long ago was the Earth formed according to the text?
4.5 billion years ago
Why did James Hutton's ideas remain largely unaccepted and not widely disseminated during his time?
His writing style was difficult to understand
What was the main challenge faced in determining the sequence of events leading to the formation of the Earth's geologic features?
Establishing the sequence of events
Who is credited with providing various geologic evidence to support Hutton's idea of uniformitarianism?
Sir Charles Lyell
What is the estimated age of the Earth according to the text?
4.5 billion years
Who made detailed observations of rocks and present-day geologic processes instrumental in the formulation of the principle of uniformitarianism?
James Hutton
What was the title of the book in which Sir Charles Lyell provided various geologic evidence to support Hutton's idea of uniformitarianism?
Principles of Geology
What was the main challenge faced in determining the sequence of events leading to the formation of the Earth's geologic features?
Establishing the sequence of events
Test your knowledge of Earth science with this quiz on stratigraphy and relative age geology. Explore the geologic time span, from the formation of the Earth 4.5 billion years ago to the contributions of geologist James Hutton. Delve into the study of rocks and geologic processes that shape our planet's history.
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