In Contrast to Cuvier's Ideas,geologists James Hutton and Charles Lyell,proposed

question 47

Multiple Choice

In contrast to Cuvier's ideas,geologists James Hutton and Charles Lyell,proposed that earth's geological features could be explained by

• A)slow, gradual processes over time.
• B)evolution.
• C)island biogeography
• D)natural catastrophes.
• E)the design of the earth's Creator.

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