Question

question 7 of 10
how did darwin relate the formation of a mountain range to the formation of
new living species?
a. he inferred that both require powerful, rapid processes to create
change.
b. he determined that geological processes happened long ago,
while biological processes are recent events.
c. he assumed that biological changes happen suddenly as a result
of slow geological processes.
d. he concluded that both happen as the result of small changes that
accumulate over a long time.

Explanation:

Darwin's theory of evolution emphasizes gradual change. Mountain - range formation (geological) and new species formation (biological) both involve slow, incremental changes over vast periods. Option A is wrong as Darwin didn't emphasize rapid processes. Option B is incorrect as both geological and biological processes can occur over long times. Option C is wrong as Darwin's view was of gradual, not sudden, biological change.

Answer:

D. He concluded that both happen as the result of small changes that accumulate over a long time.