Question

Charles Darwin developed the theory that explains how new species develop based on evidence from many different kinds of scientific inquiry. Darwin’s theory can only be accurate if the earth is very old. The scientists who provided evidence for the earth’s old age were most likely: a) astronomers such as Edwin Hubble. b) geologists such as James Hutton. c) biologists such as Francis Crick. d) physicists such as Marie Curie.

Answer 1

Answer:

b

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct option is b) geologists such as James Hutton

Explanation:

Charles Darwin brought forward the theory that new species developed from older species. The species which were better adapted to live in an environment survived and passed on their traits to the offsprings.

As evolution took long periods of time hence, for evolution to occur the Earth must be very old. Geologist such as James Hutton worked out to find the history of the Earth and James Hutton believed that processes such as sedimentation and erosion could be used to diagnose the history of the Earth.