As author of the book Principles of Geology,______ presented arguments to support a theory of geological change that the earth was subject to slow but continuous erosion and uplift,following the laws of physics and chemistry similar to what is observed today.
A)Archbishop James Ussher
B)Jean Baptiste de Lamarck
C)Charles Darwin
D)Charles Lyell

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The book Principles of Geology was written by Charles Lyell, who presented uniformitarianism - the theory that the earth was subject to slow but continuous erosion and uplift, following laws of physics and chemistry similar to what is observed today. Archbishop James Ussher is primarily known for his work in biblical chronology, Jean Baptiste de Lamarck proposed the theory of inheritance of acquired characteristics, and Charles Darwin is known for his theory of evolution by natural selection.

As Author of the Book Principles of Geology,______ Presented Arguments