Critical to the Theory of Evolution, Darwin Needed to Include

question 3

Multiple Choice

Critical to the theory of evolution, Darwin needed to include an idea that was not generally accepted by scientists or society at that time. That idea was that

• A) catastrophism occurred at a uniform rate.
• B) the inheritance of acquired characteristics was true.
• C) the Earth must be very old.
• D) uniformitarianism was false.
• E) diversity of life was constant through time. Darwin had to conclude that the Earth was very old in order for there to be enough time for species to evolve.

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