The Theory of __________ Proposed That a Series of Catastrophes

question 49

Multiple Choice

The theory of __________ proposed that a series of catastrophes or mass extinctions followed by repopulation could explain why species change over time.

• A) descent with modification
• B) inheritance of acquired traits
• C) uniformitarianism
• D) catastrophism

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