The Importance of Uniformitarianism for the Development of Darwinian Theory

question 107

Multiple Choice

The importance of uniformitarianism for the development of Darwinian theory is that it:

• A)showed that the earth's age was many times greater than previously thought
• B)explained the uniformity of shape among different animal species
• C)allowed for change in a species over time
• D)explained the existence of fossils

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Definitions:

Maintenance Cost

Expenditures associated with the upkeep of buildings, equipment, and machines to ensure efficient operation and prolong their life.

Mixed Cost

A cost that contains both variable and fixed cost elements, meaning part of it changes with the level of activity while another part remains constant.

Machine Hour

A unit of measure representing the operation of a machine for one hour, used in accounting to allocate costs to products.

Factory Utility Cost

The expenses associated with the utilities consumed by a factory or manufacturing plant, such as electricity, gas, and water.