Critical to the Theory of Evolution,Darwin Needed to Include an Idea

question 11

Multiple Choice

Critical to the theory of evolution,Darwin needed to include an idea that was not generally accepted by scientists or society at that time.That idea was

• A) that catastrophism occurred at a uniform rate.
• B) that the inheritance of acquired characteristics was true.
• C) that the Earth must be very old.
• D) that uniformitarianism was false.
• E) that diversity of life was constant through time.