In Charles Lyell's Principles of Geology, what idea had a significant impact on Charles Darwin's thinking?

A) Organisms change form over generations.
B) Populations produce more individuals than can survive.
C) Geological forces that are still operating act to change the Earth's surface.
D) A series of catastrophes wiped out life in given areas.


Answer: C

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