Which of These Statements Best Illustrates the Theory of Catastrophism

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements best illustrates the theory of catastrophism?

• A) Only extinct species appear in the fossil record.
• B) Only plant species have become extinct.
• C) There are no humans in early fossil records because they had not been created yet.
• D) Species become extinct due to natural disasters, such as floods and volcanic eruptions.
• E) The fossil record is incomplete.

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