Differences between the disciplines of physical and historical geology?

Answer 1

Physical geology is the study of the the earth's features and how they are formed. Such as the rock cycle, water cycle, erosion, ect. Historical geology is the study of how the earth's physical geologic features and the evolution of life change through a time line (From the Hadean to the Cenozioc). The history of the earth.

Answer 2

Physical geology is the study of rock formation and of how erosion shapes the land surface. Historical geology, meanwhile, involves the study of rock strata, fossils, and geologic events using the geologic time scale as a reference.

Answer 3

Physical geology: examination of materials and processes on and beneath the earth's surface during historical times.

Historical geology: examination of the origin of the earth and the life upon it, and changes to both through prehistorical time. Emphasis in on the information held in layered rock record and fossils.

Answer 4

Physical geology - examines the materials composing Earth and seeks to understand the many processes that operate beneath and upon its surface

Historical geology - seeks an understanding of the origin of Earth and its development through time

Answer 5

Physical geology - examines the materials composing Earth and seeks to understand the many processes that operate beneath and upon its surface

Historical geology - seeks an understanding of the origin of Earth and its development through time