Which of the Following Statements Best Represents a Conclusion That

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best represents a conclusion that Cuvier made when he considered the fossils found in the vicinity of Paris?

• A) Older rock strata contain species that are quite similar to current species because they evolved in that area.
• B) Young rock strata contain only species that evolved recently.
• C) Multiple catastrophes caused extinctions and then new species evolved.
• D) Multiple catastrophes caused extinctions and then species from other areas repopulated emptied areas.

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