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Geologists study the earth, its composition the forces working on it. They know the earth is an active system by observing earthquakes and the slow creep of the tectonic plates
Astronomers and astrophysicists study the stars and planets and their relative motions. They know the Earth moves by studying the relative positions of the other planets against the Earth and each other and the against the more distant stars.
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What does geologists need to know?
Geologists need to know about physics, chemistry, biology and maths.
How do you know if a cell is moving or being moved?
easy, if its moving the cell is still alive if its being moved then someones moving it :)
How do you know if the young kit is still alive but not moving?
If its breathing its alive if not....
What do geologists know today that would have convinced geologists of the early 1900s that Alfred Wegeners theory of contintental drift was in part correct?
They know that the continents drifted to their current location due to the rotation of the Earth.
Why are geologists interested in the history of the earth?
Geologists are interested in the history of the earth because they want to know how the world became what it is today. Geologists study the history of earth because it's a thing they've grown to like and are in to. History is a major part of earth and the way of life, someone has to know the statsitics.
How do geologists know that the Earth's core is made of iron?
the core is made from iron.
How does this principle makes it easier for geologists to understand earths?
I don' t know
Who are some geologists that are alive today?
Speaking from personal experience, I am a geologist and I am alive today. However, I know that I an not alone in the world, I suspect that there are thousands of professional geologists in the world at the moment.
What makes each of these characteristics important for geologists?
school is bull
What is the property that keeps matter at rest or moving in a straight line?
It is called "inertia", but we still don't really know what it is.
Someone tried to still the car put a screwdriver in the ignition switch know it wont start for a 2003 kia spectra?
Was it moving and they pressed the brake pedal to STILL the car? How do you KNOW it won't start?
What features do geologists look for when they prospect for ore?
Geologists prospect ores by looking at their shape, size, color and how hard it is. They also need to find what is inside the ore or else they will not know what kind of ore it is.
