Briefly explain how the geologist Charles Lyell influenced Darwin's ideas about how evolution works.
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Lyell's work, particularly his book "Principles of Geology," emphasized the concept of uniformitarianism, which posited that the Earth's geological processes have been consistent and gradual over time. This idea contrasted with the prevailing belief in Show more…
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