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8th Science 5

Ch. 5

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one idea that attempts to reconcile the Bible and evolution is theistic evolution
Which geologist popularized uniformitarianism Lyell
the hypothetical time scale that supposedly charts both the earth's history and the sequence of the rock layers in the earth's crust is the geologic column
Fossils that extend through several strata are polystrate fossils
The supposed starting point of cosmic evolution is big bang
the idea that the fittest and strongest of each species are more likely to survive and reproduce that weaker or unfit members of the species is natural selection
What is the sudden appearance of life in the fossil record called Cambrian Explosion
How often can science make authoritative statements about the origin of the earth? never
Which scientist first suggested that many catastrophes have shaped Earth's geological features? Georges Cuvier
What is the belief that the universe and life originated by natural processes over billions of years? evolution
Which of the following was a badly crushed "homo habilis" skull that scientist found in Kenya? Skull 1470
The belief that God called the universe and all that is in it into existence out of nothing? special creation
This principle states that the same scientific laws in operation today have existed throughout the earth's history? uniformity
The time periods in which evolutionist divide the geologic column? eons, periods, epochs
When an organism shows no change between its appearance in the fossil record and at the present day, scientist refer to this as stasis
the false belief that all geological processes have always proceeded at the same rate is known as? uniformitarianism
The idea that one or more catastrophes are primarily responsible for Earth's geological features is catastrophism
Who popularized evolution with his book On the Origin of Species Darwin
The evolutionary hypothesis that states that new kinds of organisms arise quickly because of rapid genetic changes is punctuated equilibrium
A fossil that is considered characteristic of a specific period is an? index fossil
The size of the portion of the skull that contains that brain is the cranial capacity
Another name for transitional forms is intermediates
Where in the earth's crust is the geologic column found in its entirety? nowhere
What is the most famous australopithecine? Lucy
How many years ago did the Flood probably occur? 5000-6000
Does the geological record support and confirm the Genesis Flood? yes
What is a radiometric dating method used on organic materials? Carbon-14 dating
What terms refers to the gap formed when continuous strata are missing one or more layers? unconformity
What are the preserved remains of plants, animals, or humans in sedimentary rock? fossils
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