Asked by Jenica Reams on May 21, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT a way geology informs us about Earth's past?
A) how the first second of the universe differed from a second today
B) why continents and oceans are different
C) why a landscape looks the way it does today
D) how life in the past was different than today
E) how past global climate was different than today
First Second
The initial moment or beginning point of a measured time period.
Global Climate
The long-term pattern of weather conditions across the entire Earth, including temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns.
Continents
Large, continuous areas of land on Earth, of which there are conventionally seven.
- Examine how geology contributes to understanding Earth's history, such as changes in climate and the evolution of life.
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Seneka AndersonMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Geology focuses on the Earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it. It does not deal with the first second of the universe, which is more the realm of cosmology and astrophysics.
Learning Objectives
- Examine how geology contributes to understanding Earth's history, such as changes in climate and the evolution of life.