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GS Mod 6
Apologia Exploring Creation with General Science Module 6
Question | Answer |
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Catastrophism | The view that most of earth's geological features are the result of large-scale catastrophes such as floods, volcanic eruptions etc. |
Uniformitarianism | The view that most of the earth's geological features are the result of slow, gradual processes that have been at work for millions or even billions of years |
Humus | The decayed remains of once-living creatures |
Sedimentary rock | Formed from sediments (sand, silt, minerals, and other components of soil) that are laid down by water or some other agent |
Igneous rock | Forms from molten rock (magma) that cools and solidifies |
Erosion | The process by which rock and soil are broken down and transported away. |
Stalactite | Deposits that start on the ceiling and form an icicle-like structure hanging down |
Stalagmite | Deposits that form a structure that rises from the ground. |
Column | The meeting of a stalagmite and stalactite to form a single structure |
Unconformity | A surface of erosion that separates one layer of rock from another |
Minerals | Inorganic crystalline substances found naturally in the earth |
Weathering | The process by which rocks are broken down to form sediments |