Carolus Linnaeus

question 40

Multiple Choice

Carolus Linnaeus

• A) established a binomial system of classification for plants and animals
• B) was a proponent of evolutionary change
• C) opposed all notions of fixity of species
• D) was a supporter of Charles Darwin
• E) developed theories of natural selection

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Definitions:

High Continental Plateaus

Elevated expanses of land that sit significantly higher than the surrounding area, typically formed by tectonic activity.

Explosive Calderas

Large, circular depressions formed by volcanic eruptions through the collapse of land following a massive explosion or the ejection of magma.

Igneous Feature

Geological structures formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava, such as volcanoes or intrusive rock formations.

Volcanic Neck

A steep, typically butte-shaped topographic feature composed of volcanic materials that formed in the conduit within or beneath a volcanic vent and that were more resistant to erosion than surrounding materials.