Charles Darwin argued that over long periods of time species changed mainly as the result of natural selection and genetic mutation. Darwin called this process

a. evolution.
b. biological determinism.
c. human osteology.
d. logical progression.
e. creationism.


Answer: a. evolution.

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A) White House. B) Pentagon. C) Democratic National Committee headquarters. D) offices of Democratic congressional leaders. E) office of George McGovern.

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A) were characterized by a strong concern with doctrinal issues. B) emphasized the differences between various religious beliefs. C) were characterized by less church attendance than in the previous decade. D) showed improved knowledge of doctrine.

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