Question

1. which scientist was darwins contemporary that came up with a similar theory to explain how organisms evolved? alfred russel wallace charles lyell jean baptiste lamarck georges cuvier

Explanation:

Alfred Russel Wallace independently developed a theory of evolution through natural selection similar to Darwin's. Charles Lyell was a geologist who influenced Darwin with his ideas on uniformitarianism. Jean - Baptiste Lamarck proposed an earlier theory of evolution (inheritance of acquired characteristics). Georges Cuvier was a proponent of catastrophism.

Answer:

Alfred Russel Wallace