What Was a Major Factor That Converted Darwin to the Uniformitarian

question 37

Multiple Choice

What was a major factor that converted Darwin to the uniformitarian viewpoint during his Beagle voyage?

• A) Captain FitzRoy's endorsement of the idea
• B) the presence of fossilized seashells high in the mountains
• C) his observations of exotic wildlife
• D) his observations of exotic plants

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