History of Evolutionary Theory Lecture 1 Study Questions
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What is uniformitarianism?

  • The theory that the earth has never changed since its creation
  • The theory that changes on earth are governed by supernatural forces
  • The theory that the earth has experienced rapid and unpredictable changes
  • The theory that the earth has always changed in uniform ways and slowly (correct)

    • What idea did Darwin owe to Thomas Malthus?

  • The idea of extinction
  • The idea of genetic mutation
  • The idea of spontaneous generation
  • The idea of natural selection (correct)

    • What does the term 'theory' mean to a scientist?

  • A guess or speculation based on limited evidence
  • An ideal or hypothetical set of facts, principles, or circumstances (correct)
  • An untestable and purely hypothetical concept
  • A proven and universally accepted scientific fact

    • Who is Nicolaus Steno and why is he important?

    <p>A geologist who formulated the principle of superposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of scala naturae?

    <p>The 'ladder of life' where organisms vary from simple to complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the father of modern paleontology?

    <p>George Cuvier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is natural theology?

    <p>The attempt to reveal God’s plan by studying nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who first documented the fact that extinction takes place and what was the evidence?

    <p>George Cuvier, evidence was that old species disappeared and new species appear</p> Signup and view all the answers

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