The Idea That Geologic Processes Have Formed the Earth's Surface

question 45

Multiple Choice

The idea that geologic processes have formed the earth's surface by repeating the same actions over and over is known as

• A) the theory of catastrophism.
• B) plate tectonics.
• C) continental drift.
• D) the theory of uniformity.
• E) the theory of relativity.

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