Which of the Following Statements Best Defines the Idea of Uniformitarianism

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best defines the idea of uniformitarianism?

• A) All species are fixed and unchanging.
• B) The world is periodically destroyed by divine catastrophes.
• C) The geologic processes that drive the world today have always done so.
• D) Creatures transform and their offspring inherit those transformations.

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Definitions:

Civil War

A war between organized groups within the same state or country, often characterized by intense violence and lasting social and economic impacts.

Substance Use Disorder

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Maladaptive Behaviors

Actions or tendencies that are counterproductive to oneself or to society, often developed in response to stress or trauma but detrimental to coping in healthy ways.

Repeated Use

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