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gbarreiro

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Which of the following statements best defines the idea of uniformitarianism?
 
  a. All species are fixed and unchanging.
  b. The world is periodically destroyed by natural disasters followed by creation events.
  c. The geological processes that drive the world today have always done so.
  d. Creatures can transform during their lifetime and their offspring will inherit those transformations.

Question 2

Which of the following is most consistent with the idea of catastrophism?
 
  a. Animals inherit transformations from their parents.
  b. Well-adapted individuals will reproduce successfully.
  c. A disaster wiped out the dinosaurs.
  d. Life forms slowly and transforms over time in reaction to changing environmental conditions.


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ladyjames123

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: c


gbarreiro

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Reply #2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 10, 2018
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