Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)The fossil record supports Cuvier's theory of catastrophism.
• B)According to the theory of catastrophism, more species were alive at the beginning of the world than are now present.
• C)According to the theory of catastrophism, new species developed out of the survivors of the catastrophes.
• D)The theory of catastrophism was based upon observable responses that organisms made to catastrophes.
• E)According to catastrophism there were several distinct periods of creation following each catastrophe.

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