You notice preserved ripple marks in the mountains, then later at the beach you see ripple marks forming in the sand. Which of the following best describes how the ripple marks in the mountain formed?
A) deformation
B) stratigraphic correlation
C) uniformitarianism
D) catastrophism
Answer: C
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