The theory of uniformitarianism argued that:

a. changes on Earth are caused by gradual processes over time.
b. all life forms came from a single-celled organism.
c. change has occurred quickly and catastrophically to all life forms and physical substances.
d. both physical Earth and all its lifeforms were created by God and exist exactly as they were formed.
e. mutation occurred at regular intervals and could account for the diversity that exists today.


a

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