Which theory was helpful to Darwin in the formulation of his theory of evolution?
A) catastrophism
B) inheritance of acquired characteristics
C) uniformitarianism
D) continental drift
E) special creationism

Question

Which theory was helpful to Darwin in the formulation of his theory of evolution?
A) ​catastrophism
B) ​inheritance of acquired characteristics
C) ​uniformitarianism
D) ​continental drift
E) special creationism

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Uniformitarianism, the idea that geological processes occurring today are the same as those that occurred in the past, helped Darwin understand the slow and gradual changes that occur over long periods of time, which were necessary for his theory of natural selection.

Which Theory Was Helpful to Darwin in the Formulation of His