Catastrophism was explained by:
Correct answer: B. Cuvier
- A. Wallace
- B. Cuvier
- C. Malthus
- D. Darwin
Explanation
Correct, because Georges Cuvier proposed catastrophism, which suggests that Earth's history has been shaped by sudden, short-lived, violent events.
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