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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Definitions:

Thicker Frontal

Refers to an increased volume or density in the frontal lobe of the brain, which can be associated with better cognitive functions and control.

Parietal Areas

Regions located in the parietal lobe of the brain, involved in processing sensory information from various parts of the body, understanding spatial orientation, and language processing.

Birdsong Acquisition

The process by which birds learn their songs from older birds typically during a sensitive period early in life.

Genetically Determined

Traits or characteristics that are inherited and influenced by genes.