Catastrophism, Meaning the Regular Occurrence of Geological or Meteorological Disturbances

question 51

Multiple Choice

Catastrophism, meaning the regular occurrence of geological or meteorological disturbances (catastrophes) , was Cuvier's attempt to explain the existence of

• A) evolution.
• B) the fossil record.
• C) uniformitarianism.
• D) the origin of new species.
• E) natural selection.

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Definitions:

Decay

The process of decline in quality, power, or vigor, often used in the context of physical objects deteriorating or the fading of memories over time.

Cue-dependent Forgetting

The inability to recall information in the absence of specific cues or contexts that were present at the time the memory was formed.

Original Memory

The initial encoding of information into the memory system, before any subsequent alterations or modifications.

Misleading Information

Incorrect or deceptive information that leads to false conclusions or understanding.