Both Copernicus and Galileo supported the theory of a heliocentric solar system. That means they thought the sun was the center of the solar sytem and all planets revolved around it, while everyone else beleived the Earth was the center of the solar system (geocentric solar system). Both were punished for their views.
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Option: provided geologic evidence necessary for calculating the time span of evolution.
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James Hutton, a naturalist and chemical manufacturer, born in Scotland, is known as the father of modern geology. He gave the theory of rock formations along with Earth's by explaining the processes of erosion and sedimentation. Hutton theories also gave the evidence of calculating the time of evolution by experimenting in plant and animal breeding.
The correct answer is option a "It is the source of implied powers". The Necessary and Proper Clause (elastic clause), is an important section in the United States Constitution located in Article I, Section 8 . This Clause is the source of implied powers, one example is Hamilton's longtime Federalist ally who stated that the Constitution does not give you literal permission to create a federal bank, but this clause gives you the implied power to do it.