Question

The relevance of the theory of uniformitarianism is that it Group of answer choices allowed the understanding of evidence of change in the geological past by understanding what we see in the present day. demonstrates that the earth is 4.4 billion years old, based on geologic evidence from stratigraphic layers. proves that changes to the earth were caused by cataclysmic events like earthquakes and floods. supports the theory of catastrophism.

Answer 1

Answer:

allowed the understanding of evidence of change in the geological past by understanding what we see in the present day.

Explanation:

theory of uniformitarianism suggest that the continuing uniformity of existing processes should be used as the framework for understanding the geomorphic and geologic history of the Earth.

this is in contrast to the theory of catastrophism which suggest that the earth was shaped by catacysmic events