3.1

Question 1

a principle that states that geologic processes that occurred in the past can be explained by geologic processes

Answer 1

uniformitarianism

Question 2

a principle that states that geologic changes occurs suddenly

Answer 2

catastrophism

Question 3

rare, sudden events (fast)

Answer 3

castastrophes

Question 4

the scientific study of fossils

Answer 4

paleontology

Question 5

scientists who study this life are called

Answer 5

paleontologists

Question 6

study fossils of plants

Answer 6

paleobotanists