Select the Most Appropriate Choice for Each Person

question 7

Multiple Choice

Select the most appropriate choice for each person.
-Aristotle

• A)a proponent of uniformitarianism
• B)developed the theory of catastrophism
• C)believed that giraffes have long necks because their short-necked ancestors stretched their necks and passed this change onto their offspring
• D)was a naturalist who sailed on the Beagle and studied finches
• E)wrote an essay relating population size to competition for limited resources
• F)natural historian and author; formed early ideas of the great chain of being

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Definitions:

Feldspar

Feldspar is a group of abundant rock-forming minerals that are major components of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, characterized by their silicate structure.

Quartz

A hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon dioxide, widely distributed in many types of rocks and used in various industrial applications.

Granite

An igneous rock with a rough texture, primarily consisting of quartz, feldspar, and mica, often utilized in building projects.

Alcoholism

A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and a preoccupation with alcohol, significantly affecting one's health, relationships, and responsibilities.