Which Radical Idea Did Cuvier Propose Based on His Studies

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which radical idea did Cuvier propose based on his studies of Earth's history?​

• A) ​extinction of species
• B) ​evolution of species
• C) ​Earth as billions of years old
• D) ​an unchanging Earth
• E) ​static species composition

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