The English Surveyor Who Developed the Technique of Stratigraphic Correlation

question 8

Multiple Choice

The English surveyor who developed the technique of stratigraphic correlation between regions was

• A) William Smith.
• B) Charles Lyell.
• C) Alfred Wallace.
• D) Richard Owen.

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Definitions:

Palmar Reflex

An involuntary response seen in infants, wherein they grasp an object placed in the palm of their hand.

Grasping Reflex

Grasping objects that touch the palms.

Moro Reflex

Arching the back, flinging out the arms and legs, and drawing them back to the chest in response to a sudden noise or change in position.

Reflex

An unlearned, stereotypical response to a stimulus.