Which of the following statements is true?
a. The fossil record supports Cuvier’s theory of
catastrophism.
b. According to the theory of catastrophism, more
species were alive at the beginning of the world
than are now present.
c. According to the theory of catastrophism, new
species developed out of the survivors of the
catastrophes.
d. The theory of catastrophism was based upon
observable responses that organisms made to
catastrophes.
e. According to catastrophism there were several
distinct periods of creation following each
catastrophe.
Answer: b
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