Which of the Following Is an Example of the Principle

question 135

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the principle of uniformitarianism?

• A)It is not possible to know how Earth processes have changed over time therefore it is not possible to deduce how Earth's ancient landforms evolved.
• B)The processes by which streams carve valleys at present are the same as those that carved valleys 500 million years ago.
• C)Catastrophic events,such as major landslides,earthquakes,and volcanic episodes,are the primary drivers of geomorphological change.
• D)Earth's geological history is mostly uniform and homogeneous,existing now as it mostly always has with the exception of minor recent changes.

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Definitions:

Injected Magma

Magma that has been forcefully inserted into cracks, fissures, or between layers of existing rock, often leading to the formation of igneous intrusions.

SO2 Content

The concentration of sulfur dioxide, a significant air pollutant and volcanic gas, present in the atmosphere or emitted by various sources.

Gas Pressure

The force exerted by a gas per unit area on the walls of its container.

Flanks of the Volcano

The sides of a volcano, extending from the summit to the base, which can exhibit various geological features and are prone to volcanic activities like eruptions or lava flows.