Geologist James Hutton Advanced the Principle of

question 21

Multiple Choice

Geologist James Hutton advanced the principle of

• A)uniformitarianism.
• B)uniformity.
• C)conformity.
• D)universalism.

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Definitions:

Ethical Dilemma

A situation in which a difficult choice must be made between two or more actions, where no option resolves the issue in an ethically satisfactory way.

Decision-Making Process

A series of steps or stages taken to identify and choose the best solution from among various alternatives.

Risk/Benefit Ratio

An evaluation of the potential risks compared to the potential benefits of an action or intervention, often used in ethical decision making for research.

Worldview

The fundamental cognitive orientation of an individual or society encompassing natural philosophy, fundamental existential and normative postulates, or themes, values, emotions, and ethics.