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What is the main idea behind uniformitarianism?
What is the main idea behind uniformitarianism?
- The Earth's features result from slow and continuous processes over vast periods of time. (correct)
- The Earth's features result from random and unpredictable processes.
- The Earth's features result from a combination of slow and sudden processes.
- The Earth's features result from sudden and catastrophic events.
Who proposed the idea that Earth's geologic features were formed gradually?
Who proposed the idea that Earth's geologic features were formed gradually?
- James Hutton (correct)
- Grand Canyon University
- Darwin
- Charles Lyell
According to Charles Lyell, what is the rate at which current geologic processes operate?
According to Charles Lyell, what is the rate at which current geologic processes operate?
- Random and unpredictable
- Slower than in the past
- At the same rate as in the past (correct)
- Faster than in the past
What did Darwin draw from the study of fossil remains found in sedimentary rock layers?
What did Darwin draw from the study of fossil remains found in sedimentary rock layers?
What does the concept of gradualism propose for the formation of Earth's geologic features?
What does the concept of gradualism propose for the formation of Earth's geologic features?
According to James Hutton, how were valleys formed?
According to James Hutton, how were valleys formed?
Which concept emphasizes slow and continuous processes shaping the Earth's surface?
Which concept emphasizes slow and continuous processes shaping the Earth's surface?
Who developed the concept of Catastrophism based on sudden, short-lived, and violent events or catastrophes?
Who developed the concept of Catastrophism based on sudden, short-lived, and violent events or catastrophes?
Which process does Darwin's theory of natural selection not necessarily require?
Which process does Darwin's theory of natural selection not necessarily require?
What does Descent with Modification posit about the adaptations of organisms?
What does Descent with Modification posit about the adaptations of organisms?
What did Cuvier observe in the different layers of strata?
What did Cuvier observe in the different layers of strata?
Which theory implies major changes can occur relatively quickly in geological terms?
Which theory implies major changes can occur relatively quickly in geological terms?
What did Darwin reason about the age of the Earth based on slow change over time?
What did Darwin reason about the age of the Earth based on slow change over time?
How does Gradualism differ from Catastrophism in terms of the pace of change?
How does Gradualism differ from Catastrophism in terms of the pace of change?
What influenced Darwin's ideas on evolution?
What influenced Darwin's ideas on evolution?
What did gradualism provide a framework for understanding?
What did gradualism provide a framework for understanding?
