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biggirl4568

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on: Jul 13, 2018
Explain the principle of uniformitarianism.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following would not likely be found in the Arctic and alpine tundra biome?
 
  A) lichen
  B) broadleaf deciduous trees
  C) grasses
  D) sedges and mosses
  E) low growing shrubs


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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The present is the key to the past. Uniformitarianism is the assumption that the natural laws and processes operating now have always operated. For instance, the processes that result in the formation of a stream channel are the same today as they were hundreds of millions of years ago.

Answer to Question 2

B


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