Which of the Following Statements Is True

Which of the following statements is true?

A) The fossil record supports Cuvier's theory of catastrophism.
B) According to the theory of catastrophism, more species were alive at the beginning of the world than are now present.
C) According to the theory of catastrophism, new species developed out of the survivors of the catastrophes.
D) The theory of catastrophism was based upon observable responses that organisms made to catastrophes.
E) According to catastrophism there were several distinct periods of creation following each catastrophe.