Which of the Following Is an Example of the Principle

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the principle of uniformitarianism?

• A)It is not possible to know how Earth processes have changed overtime,therefore it is not possible to deduce how Earthʹs ancient landforms evolved.
• B)Catastrophic events,such as major landslides,earthquakes,and volcanic episodes,are the primary drivers of geomorphological change.
• C)Earthʹs geological history is mostly uniform and homogeneous,existing now as it mostly always has with the exception of minor recent changes.
• D)The processes by which streams carve valleys at present are the same as those that carved valleys 500 millions years ago.

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Definitions:

Cephalhematoma

A localized swelling filled with blood, found on the head of a newborn as a result of birth trauma, typically resolving on its own.

Craniosynostosis

A birth defect in which one or more of the fibrous sutures in an infant's skull prematurely fuses, potentially affecting brain growth.

Hydrocephalus

A condition where there is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles, or cavities, of the brain, which can increase pressure inside the skull and lead to brain damage.

Goiter

An enlargement of the thyroid gland, which can cause a visible swelling in the neck.