The basic concept of Uniformitarianism is ______ . A) geology changes constantly but the rules that control those transformations do not change B) evolution, plate tectonics, and similar theories are all related and can be viewed as the grand theory of Uniformitarianism. C) there is a predictable way that the laws of nature change over time and we are beginning to understand them D) geology has not changed since Earth was formed but other things do change E) nothing has changed since Earth was formed

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Uniformitarianism is the principle that the geologic processes that have occurred in the past are still operating and can be used to explain Earth's history. This principle assumes that the physical laws and processes that govern the Earth today have been consistent throughout geologic time. Hence, geology changes constantly but the rules that control those transformations do not change.

The Basic Concept of Uniformitarianism Is ______