The Acceptance of the 18th Century Concept of Uniformitarianism Inevitably

question 87

Multiple Choice

The acceptance of the 18th century concept of uniformitarianism inevitably led to the acceptance of ________.

• A)Darwin's theory of evolution
• B)an extremely old age for the Earth
• C)Ussher's calculations
• D)a geologic evolution for Earth that was free from catastrophes

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Definitions:

Desirable Behavior

Actions or conducts that are socially or culturally valued and encouraged within a certain context or environment.

Increase Magnitude

The act of making something greater in size, amount, importance, or intensity.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, any event that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior.

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response; in biology, the end of an organism or a group of organisms.