As Understood by Modern Geologists,the Principle of Uniformitarianism Implies That

question 44

Multiple Choice

As understood by modern geologists,the principle of uniformitarianism implies that ________.

• A)the Earth has always had the same basic appearance that it has today
• B)igneous,metamorphic,and sedimentary rocks are uniformly mixed throughout the crust
• C)physical processes observed today (such as erosion and volcanic eruption)have been active in the past and are preserved in the rock record
• D)physical processes observed today (such as erosion and volcanic eruption)have been occurring throughout Earth history at constant rates

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