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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