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Tucker science Rev
sience midterm review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the principle that states that geologic processes have been happening for millions of years? | Uniformitarianism |
| What is the principle that states that some geologic processes happen quickly? | Catastrophism |
| What is the scientific studdy of fossisl | Paleontology |
| What is a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a deffinite crystaline structure? | Mineral |
| What is a substance that cannot be seperated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means? | Element |
| What is a substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds? | Compound |
| What is a whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a difinite pattern? | Crystal |
| What is the substance called when an insect gets traped in tree sap? | Amber |
| What happens when minerals replace an organisms tissue? | Petrification |
| What happens when an animal gets fossilized by geting frozen? | The bacteria DOsn't grow as fast |