Answer:
evolutionary theory
Explanation:
The evidence is overwhelming that the Grand Canyon was dug over a span of millions of years by the erosive power of the Colorado River and that river’s tributary streams.
This evidence does not support catastrophic theory but it does support evolutionary theory, because it was gradual process and took place overtime. It did not happen in a catastrophic manner.
Explanation:
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claim
[klām]
VERB
state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.
"he claimed that he came from a wealthy, educated family" · [more]
synonyms:
assert · declare · profess · maintain · state · hold · affirm · avow · aver · [more]
NOUN
an assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt.
"he was dogged by the claim that he had CIA links" · [more]
synonyms:
assertion · declaration · profession · affirmation · avowal · averment · protestation · representation · contention · submission · case · allegation · pretense · asseveration
a demand or request for something considered one's due.
"the court had denied their claims to asylum"