Science 8 Test 5

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Who first suggested that many catastrophes have shaped Earth's geological features?

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Georges Cuvier

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What dating method is usually used only to date organic materials?

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Carbon-14 dating

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What is a fossil that extends through multiple strata called?

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Polystrate fossil

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What is a moral consequence of a belief in evolution?

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People feel free to act however they desire.

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Who is the human 'ancestor' who was fully human but probably had rickets?

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Neanderthal man

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What is the principle of uniformitarianism?

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The principle that the same geological processes that operate today have always operated in the past.

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What is the significance of the fossil record in understanding evolution?

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It provides evidence of the history of life and shows how species have changed over time.

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What is a stratigraphic column?

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A representation of the vertical sequence of rock layers and their relative ages.

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What is the difference between relative dating and absolute dating?

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Relative dating determines the order of events, while absolute dating provides a specific age.

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What is a transitional fossil?

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A fossil that shows intermediate characteristics between two different groups of organisms.