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Module 6 Vocabulary
General Science Mod 4: Foundations of Geology Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
| Minerals | Inorganic crystalline substances found naturally in the earth |
| Weathering | The process by which rocks are broken down to form sediments |
| Erosion | The process by which rock and soil are broken down and transported away |
| Unconformity | A surface of erosion that separates one layer of rock from another |