The marks of former convulsions on every part of the surface of our planet are obvious and striking. The remains of marine anima
ls imbedded in the solid strata are so abundant, that they may be expected to force themselves on the observation of every people who have made some progress in refinement . . ." —Charles Lyell, Principles of Geology (1832) Vol.1 The scientist quoted above attempted to prove what?
The scientist quoted above attempted to prove that:
It took million of years in the formation of earth.
Explanation:
The quote is from a book named Principles of Geology by Charles Lyell that was published in 1830. In this book, he has discussed about the changes occurred gradually in earth and its climate over a long period.
As in his quote, he discussed about the movement of earth and then talks about marine animals embedded in the solid strata ( layer of a rock).
Since 1923 a rock found with inscriptions have been studied. The symbols look just like Viking Runes that would sustain the theory that Vigings have been to America long before Columbus. The theory is however contested by experts, some of which thinks that itis a hoax. The rock is known as "the Heavener Runestone".
It produced effective, well-trained government workers who helped the emperors rule China's growing, increasingly complex society and ran the day-to-day business of the government.
