Which One of the Following Observations and Inferences Is Most

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following observations and inferences is most consistent with the idea of uniformitarianism?

• A) The number of erupting volcanoes is constant throughout geologic time, so this is not a big influence on changing climates.
• B) Sand rolls along a stream bottom at the same rate every hour, every day, year in, year out.
• C) Meteorite impacts always occur at regular intervals and this has forced biologic evolution.
• D) Mountains are dissolved and/or eroded mechanically one ion and one mineral grain at a time and carried down to the sea.

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Definitions:

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A reflexive physical reaction to amusement, producing sounds and movements of the face and body.

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