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What is the name of the hypothesis that evolution occurs at an irregular rate through geologic time?
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That theory is called punctuated equilibrium.
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The hypothesis that species originate through a slow buildup of new adaptation is known as?
Evolution
What is the official policy of the Catholic Church on evolution?
Pope Pius XII stated in his encyclical Humani Generis (1950) that there was no opposition between evolution and the doctrine of the faith and that he considered the doctrine of "evolutionism" a serious hypothesis, worthy of investigation and in-depth study equal to that of the opposing hypothesis; Pope John Paul II, in an address to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences (1996), said that new knowledge has led to the recognition of the theory of evolution as more than a hypothesis; Pope Benedict has refused to endorse "intelligent design" theories, instead backing "theistic evolution" which considers that God created life through evolution with no clash between religion and science.So the position of the Catholic Church accepts that evolution is a fact of science, but proposes that God guided the evolution of species according to his plan.
When would you have to restate your hypothesis?
If, through your experiment, your original hypothesis is falsified.
in a geologic column the oldest rocks are located at the?
They will normally be located at the bottom, unless otherwise upset through geologic activity.
How do you know if something has gone through evolution?
you know when something has gone through evolution by looking at its earlier relitives.although some things have not gone through evolution
Is Christianity opposed to Evolution?
Christianity is much more reliable than evolution, as if you think about it, your either created by an almighty being or morphed into a random human with no purpose. Also much more evidence is found the support the creation idea.
If evolution is widely accepted by scientist then why is it still a theory?
This is a common misconception. A theory is an idea that has been proven over and over through time and through many experiments, Such as the theory of gravity: The media usually confuses this with a Hypothesis, which would explain your confusion.
What did Lamarck have to do with evolution?
Lamarck believed that there was a form of evolution, but contrary to Darwin after him, he believed that the characteristics an organism acquires during his life are inherited by its descendants. For more on Lamarck's hypothesis, see the related question below.
When was Evolution Through Revolution created?
Evolution Through Revolution was created on 2009-04-14.
What term describes the changes that an organism goes through?
It is called "evolution".
Is the purpose of an experiment to test the hypothesis?
Only if you are testing a hypothesis through a specific relevant experiment.
Can a hypothesis be proven true?
No. A hypothesis is an educated guess, based on observation. Usually, a hypothesis can be supported or refuted through experimentation or more observation. A hypothesis can be disproven, but not proven to be true.
