The science of geology borrows principles and techniques from other sciences in order to determine what happened in the past. Which three sciences contribute knowledge and principles that geologists use to understand the natural world?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Biology, physics, and chemistry
You might also like to view...
Stripes of reversals of the Earth's magnetic field, when found in symmetrical bands in rock on the seafloor on opposite sides of ridges, were proof of _____.
A ) constancy of the magnetic field B ) the age of the Earth C ) seafloor spreading D ) magnetite in basaltic rocks
True or False: Scientific research always leads immediately to correct explanations of natural phenomena
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
On the accompanying map, earthquakes are most likely at locations
A. 2, 3, and 4. B. 1, 2, and 3. C. 4 and 5. D. 1 and 4. E. 1 and 5.
In Queensland, Australia, cactus moths ________
A) are an invasive species B) effectively cleared non-native prickly pear cactus from rangeland C) are a keystone species D) are raised as a food source by native Aborigines E) are examples of species that have developed resistance to pesticides