What Is the View That the Extinction and the Subsequent

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is the view that the extinction and the subsequent appearance of more modern forms could be explained by a series of disasters and creations?

• A) natural selection
• B) catastrophism
• C) use-disuse theory
• D) uniformitarianism
• E) descent with modification

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Definitions:

Delegation

The act of assigning responsibility or authority from one person to another.

Donee Beneficiary

A third party who benefits from a contract made between two other parties, specifically where the intent is to gift a benefit or rights under the contract to the third party.

Promisee

The person to whom a promise is made or a commitment is given.

Promisor

An individual or entity that makes a promise or agreement to perform a specified act or service in a contract.