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Who is credited with the formulation of the principle of uniformitarianism?
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?
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?
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?
Why did James Hutton's ideas remain largely unaccepted and not widely disseminated during his time?
What was the main challenge faced in determining the sequence of events leading to the formation of the Earth's geologic features?
What was the main challenge faced in determining the sequence of events leading to the formation of the Earth's geologic features?
Who is credited with providing various geologic evidence to support Hutton's idea of uniformitarianism?
Who is credited with providing various geologic evidence to support Hutton's idea of uniformitarianism?
What is the estimated age of the Earth according to the text?
What is the estimated age of the Earth according to the text?
Who made detailed observations of rocks and present-day geologic processes instrumental in the formulation of the principle of uniformitarianism?
Who made detailed observations of rocks and present-day geologic processes instrumental in the formulation of the principle of uniformitarianism?
What was the title of the book in which Sir Charles Lyell provided various geologic evidence to support Hutton's idea of uniformitarianism?
What was the title of the book in which Sir Charles Lyell provided various geologic evidence to support Hutton's idea of uniformitarianism?
What was the main challenge faced in determining the sequence of events leading to the formation of the Earth's geologic features?
What was the main challenge faced in determining the sequence of events leading to the formation of the Earth's geologic features?
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