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... 3. Describe the theory of plate tectonics. 4. Explain how earthquakes and volcanoes form. ...
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History of geology



The history of geology is concerned with the development of the natural science of geology. Geology is the scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the Earth. Throughout the ages geology provides essential theories and data that shape how society conceptualizes the Earth.
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