For Which One of the Following Observations Were Both Lamarck's

question 46

Multiple Choice

For which one of the following observations were both Lamarck's hypothesis and Darwin's hypothesis in complete agreement?

• A) Use and disuse of organs determines their size in progeny.
• B) Gradual evolutionary change explains why organisms are well-suited to their environments.
• C) Acquired characteristics are inherited.
• D) More complex species are descended from less complex species.

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Definitions:

Decreases

The process or instance of becoming smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

Velocity

The speed of an object in a specific direction, quantified as the distance covered per unit of time.

Sediment

Particles of rock, minerals, or organic materials deposited by water, wind, or ice, often forming layers that can turn into sedimentary rock.

Tributaries

Smaller rivers or streams that flow into a larger river or lake, contributing to its overall water volume.