Question

The area of Earth science that examines the physical and biological changes that have occurred in Earth’s past is called _____.

astronomy
meteorology
physical geology
historical geology

Answer 1

D. historical geology

Answer 2

The correct answer is option D

Historical geology can also be termed as the paleogeology. It deals with the study of the principles and techniques that was used during historic times. The discovery of many techniques such as radioactivity and several dating techniques helped in knowing the previous events that happened in the history of the earth.