What does the theory of uniformitarianism state?

a. Evidence from fossils can give us glimpses into the past.

b. Major catastrophic events shaped the earth.

c. Earth has not changed for billions of years.

d. Geologic processes we see today were also at work in the past.

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Selina Black

16 June, 23:38

What does the theory of uniformitarianism state?

a. Evidence from fossils can give us glimpses into the past.

b. Major catastrophic events shaped the earth.

c. Earth has not changed for billions of years.

d. Geologic processes we see today were also at work in the past.

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Samara Cross · Answer 1

geologic processes we see today were also at work in the past.

Explanation:

Theory of uniformitarianism interprets that change comes gradually (events appear at the same rate now as they have always done).

William Whewell (1794 - 1866), English scientist, coined word uniformitarianism.

What does the theory of uniformitarianism state?a. Evidence from fossils can give us glimpses into the past.b. Major catastrophic events shaped the earth.c. Earth has not changed for billions of years.d. Geologic processes we see today were also at work in the past.

What does the theory of uniformitarianism state?

a. Evidence from fossils can give us glimpses into the past.

b. Major catastrophic events shaped the earth.

c. Earth has not changed for billions of years.

d. Geologic processes we see today were also at work in the past.