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In geology explain why the study of the present is important to understanding the past?
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What are the aims of geology?
GEOLOGY it is the of earth's features and rocks which are present above the earth surface and below the earth surface Waqar Ahmed Memon
What big ideas did James Hutton contribute to the study of fossils?
He came up with the 'principal of uniformitarianism' which basically means the present is the key to the past, like how plants grew, volcanoes erupted etc is the same as how it was in the past as how it works in the present. the principle is used in the study of geology to help explain what earth was like millions of years ago. it helped Hutton explain what fossils are and how they are formed. (:
Did the big bang start from anti-matter?
No. As a matter the fact, the ABSENCE of anti-matter in our Universe is a problem scientists are still trying to explain. We know that anti-matter is almost non-existent here, but our present theories can give no reason why that should have happened -- any more than our present scientific theories can explain where lightning comes from. In both cases, scientists are working on developing better theoretical understanding.
Explain why chemical digestion does not begin in the mouth for all foods?
because the enzyme is not present in the mouth which digest it.
What is the chemical present in mehendi?
The most important dye is lawsone (C10H6O3).
What is the present of explain?
Explain is present tense. I/We/You/They explain He/She/It explains The present participle is explaining.
What is the present tense of explain?
The present tense of "explain" is "explains." For example, "She explains the concept clearly."
What concept is that 'the present is the key to the past' part of?
It is a concept in geology.
Is the word explain present tense?
No, the word "explain" is not present tense. "Explain" is the base form of the verb, and it can be used in various tenses like present ("I explain"), past ("I explained"), or future ("I will explain").
What is the present participle of understand?
The present participle of "understand" is "understanding."
What are the aims of geology?
GEOLOGY it is the of earth's features and rocks which are present above the earth surface and below the earth surface Waqar Ahmed Memon
What big ideas did James Hutton contribute to the study of fossils?
He came up with the 'principal of uniformitarianism' which basically means the present is the key to the past, like how plants grew, volcanoes erupted etc is the same as how it was in the past as how it works in the present. the principle is used in the study of geology to help explain what earth was like millions of years ago. it helped Hutton explain what fossils are and how they are formed. (:
What information can be obtained from the different types of microscopes?
In Geology to identify Minerals present in Rocks.
What principle did 'principles of geology' support?
The processes that are occurring in the present are the same processes that occurred in the past.
When a theme is present but not stated directly by the author that theme is said to be?
Exposition is when an author interrupts a story in order to explain something, usually to provide important information.
Is explain a past tense verb?
No, 'explain' is present tense. The past tense is explained.
Does Mississippi mine gold?
Gold mining in Mississippi is very limited and there are no active commercial gold mines in the state. There have been historic gold mining activities in the past, but they were not significant enough to sustain a long-term industry.
