Question

in 1830, Charles Lyell put forth the theory of uniformitarianism. As a geologist, he argued that the shape of Earth's crust was the result of tiny changes occurring over millions of years. This was considered revolutionary in his time.

But, rivers and streams give evidence for at least one part of Lyell's theory. No matter what their shape, all rivers and streams have one thing in common. They all start at a high point and flow down to lower points. This flow causes the soil (and even rock) on both sides of and beneath the water to wear away causing changes to topology.

Darwin is said to have taken Lyell's book on his travels on the Beagle. He then applied the idea of small changes over time to biology.

1. Water is one of the most powerful forces on Earth. How does the example shown here illustrate the theory of uniformitarianism?

Answer 1

Answer:

The theory correlates geologic processes as continuous in nature rather can punctuated situations. Erosion occurring today has been changing the land surface on earth as far back into the geologic times and periods. From the image, the erosional activities are still continuing today.

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