_____ is the belief that changes on earth occur at a very slow pace over vast stretches of time. This view is
Often contrasted with _____ which promotes the idea that all changes in the earth are sudden and
Dramatic.

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The first blank describes the concept of uniformitarianism, which posits that changes to the earth are gradual and occur over long periods of time. The second blank contrasts this with the idea of catastrophe theory, which suggests that changes to the earth are sudden and dramatic. Therefore, the best choice is B, which matches uniformitarianism with catastrophe theory.

_____ Is the Belief That Changes on Earth Occur at a Very