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Uniformitarianism is the idea that essentially the same geologic processes that are operating today have been the same for most (if not all) of Earth's history. Therefore, geologist believe that how they observer the rocks cycle today is how it has always been happening. This means that we can extrapolate the things we see happening today into the past to understand how rocks change from igneous to sedimentary to metamorphic.

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How did james hutton invent the rock cycle?

James Hutton did not invent the rock cycle; rather, he is considered the father of modern geology due to his theory of uniformitarianism, which helped shape our understanding of how the Earth's processes operate over long periods of time. The rock cycle describes how different types of rocks are formed and transformed through various geological processes such as weathering, erosion, and metamorphism.


How does the rock cycle relate to conservatin of mass?

The laws of conservation of mass applies to the rock cycle because the rocks in the rock cycle relate to matter. The law of conservation of mass says mass cannot be created or deystroyed. The rock cycle shows how differrent liquids turn to gases and solids turn to liquids, etc. When each of them change to different forms their mass isn't more or less, because the matter in which made up the starting product doesn't gain or loose, it stays exactly the same.


What does uniformitarianism tell us about process at work on earths surface today?

First you must know what uniformitarianism means. If you did, you would not ask. Uniformitarianism is the principal of knowing about principals of today based on evidence of the past. Therefore, the answer is EVERYTHING.


How does weathering relate to the rock cycle?

Weathering is a key process in the rock cycle because it breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, contributing to the formation of sedimentary rocks. These sediments can then be eroded, transported, and eventually compacted and cemented to form sedimentary rocks. So, weathering is integral to the creation of sedimentary rocks in the rock cycle.


Which principle is exemplified by studying a modern river to learn about how ancient rock layers formed?

uniformitarianism


What best explains the principle of uniformitarianism?

Similar events and features occur in old and new rock layers. :)


Does the rock cycle have to start from the sedimentary rock?

No, the rock cycle does not have to start from the sedimentary rock


What does the rock cycle and water cycle have in common?

The rock cycle and water cycle both are natural.


What is the rock cycle including descriptions of how one type of rock can change into another type?

It is called the Rock Cycle.


What is beginning of the rock cycle?

there is no beginning or end of the rock cycle


What is is rock cycle?

The Rock Cycle contributes to the formation of rocks : ~ )


WHAT is the change of one type of rock into a new type of rock?

ANSWER: rock cycle