Physical Geology Study Guide

TERMS

• Physical geology
• Uniformitarianism
• Atmosphere
• Magma
• Sedimentary rocks

CONCEPTS

• Historical geology
• Catastrophism
• Relative dating
• Hydrosphere
• Biosphere
• System
• Igneous rocks
• Sediment
• Metamorphic rock

RELATIVE DATING

• Law of superposition
• Principle of fossil succession

SCIENTIFIC METHOD

• Steps involved in the scientific method

ROCK CYCLE

• Description of the rock cycle

EARTH'S INTERIOR

• Two classifications of Earth's interior
• Distinctions based on behavior (solid or liquid) and composition