These statements ask about the various theories that were presented in an attempt to explain the new information discovered during the 19th century.Match the theory with the description.
-Species represent links in a chain leading towards perfection.
A)catastrophism
B)evolution
C)theory of uniformity
D)great chain of being

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The Great Chain of Being theory suggests that all living organisms exist in a hierarchy with species representing links in a chain leading towards perfection.

Answer: A
 Catastrophism held that massive, catastrophic events had shaped the Earth, leading to the extinction of certain species and the creation of new ones.

Answer: B
 Evolution theory suggests that species change over time due to natural selection and genetic variation.

Answer: C
 The Theory of Uniformity held that the Earth's surface had been shaped by gradual processes occurring over a long period of time, rather than being created by sudden catastrophic events.

These Statements Ask About the Various Theories That Were Presented