Uniformitarianism Holds That All Geologic Change Affecting Earth's Surface Requires

question 99

True/False

Uniformitarianism holds that all geologic change affecting Earth's surface requires immense amounts of time to occur.

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Definitions:

Acids

Substances that release hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water, typically having a sour taste and capable of turning blue litmus paper red.

Bases

Chemical substances that can accept hydrogen ions (H+) and are characterized by a pH greater than 7 when dissolved in water.

Hydrophilic

Describing molecules or substances that have a natural affinity for water and can dissolve in or absorb water easily.

Hydrophobic

A characteristic of molecules or substances that do not readily mix with or are repelled by water, often due to nonpolar characteristics.