The Person Who Presented a Similar Theory of Evolution to That

question 20

Multiple Choice

The person who presented a similar theory of evolution to that of Darwin was:

• A) Charles Lyle.
• B) Alfred Wallace.
• C) Thomas Malthus.
• D) Alfred Wegener.
• E) Robert Ballard.

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Definitions:

Collective Conscience

A term coined by Émile Durkheim, referring to the set of shared beliefs, ideas, and moral attitudes that operate as a unifying force within society.

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