Charles Darwin Was Influenced by Three Scientists of His Time

question 25

Multiple Choice

Charles Darwin was influenced by three scientists of his time: Charles Lyell,Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck,and Georges Cuvier.What common theme from their work inspired Darwin's theory of evolution through natural selection?

• A)Early embryos of a variety of organisms share characteristics.
• B)Traits were inherited through blending.
• C)The newly formed Earth was hot and humid.
• D)The world is not static; it is constantly changing.

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