#Question id: 4622
#Section 2: Evolution
Catastrophism, meaning the regular occurrence of geological or meteorological disturbances (catastrophes), was Cuvierʹs attempt to explain the existence of
#Question id: 4623
#Section 2: Evolution
Which of the events described below agrees with the idea of catastrophism?
#Question id: 4624
#Section 2: Evolution
What was the prevailing notion prior to the time of Lyell and Darwin?
#Question id: 4563
#Section 2: Evolution
If ʺxʺ indicates the location of fossils of two closely related species, then fossils of their most-recent common ancestor are most likely to occur in which stratum?
#Question id: 4562
#Section 2: Evolution
Which stratum should contain the greatest proportion of extinct organisms?
#Question id: 4625
#Section 2: Evolution
During a study session about evolution, one of your fellow students remarks, ʺThe giraffe stretched its neck while reaching for higher leaves; its offspring inherited longer necks as a result.ʺ Which statement is most likely to be helpful in correcting this studentʹs misconception?