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What is geology?

  • The study of human history and civilization
  • The study of the Earth and other astronomical objects, their composition, and the processes that change them over time (correct)
  • The study of marine life and ecosystems
  • The study of weather patterns and climate change

What do geologists study to gain insight into the history of rocks?

  • The surface features of rocks
  • The mineralogical composition of rocks (correct)
  • The temperature of rocks
  • The density of rocks

What does geochemistry determine about rocks?

  • Their relative positions in the Earth's crust
  • Their magnetic properties
  • Their resistance to erosion
  • Their absolute ages (correct)

How do geologists chronicle the geological history of the Earth?

<p>By combining various petrological, crystallographic, and paleontological tools (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What evidence does geology provide for?

<p>Plate tectonics, the evolutionary history of life, and the Earth's past climates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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