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Charles Darwin estimated the age of the Earth to be several hundred million years old based on his theory of evolution. This was in contrast to the prevailing belief at the time that the Earth was only a few thousand years old according to biblical accounts.
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What is the age of the Earth in Charles Darwin's theory?
Evolutionary theory does not necessarily propose an age for the Earth. Although it does suggest that it should have existed for a minimum of a few hundred million years, to allow for the biological diversity that we find today. It is geology that establishes a timeframe for the formation of Earth. Through geological dating methods, it has been established that the Earth is approximately 4.55 billion years old.
What evidence did Darwin observe that led him to believe that Earth was older than 6000 years?
Darwin found fossils that were similar but not the same as living species.Living species might have some relationship to the fossil form. In order for such changes to occur, Darwin figured that earth must be much older than 6000 years.
How old do geologists think the earth is?
Geologists estimate that the Earth is approximately 4.54 billion years old based on radiometric dating of rocks and meteorites. This age is determined by analyzing the decay of radioactive elements in these materials.
How old do creationists think the earth is?
Creationists often believe that the earth is around 6,000 to 10,000 years old, based on a literal interpretation of the Bible. This belief is in contrast to the scientific consensus, which holds that the earth is approximately 4.5 billion years old.
How old did people think the earth was 200 years ago?
Around 200 years ago, many people believed that the Earth was only a few thousand years old, as this was the prevailing view influenced by religious beliefs. It wasn't until the late 19th and early 20th centuries that scientific evidence began to suggest that the Earth is actually much older, estimated to be around 4.5 billion years old.
How old was Charles Darwin when he discovered the theory of Evaluation?
Theory of Evaluation? I don't think that was Darwin's doing.
How did the idea in Charles Lyell book affect Darwin thinking about evolution?
The book made Darwin think that sense the earth is so old, there would be plenty of time for organisms to change slowly.
Who are the Two scientists who helped Darwin and others recognize how old?
James Hutton and Charles Lyell were the two scientists that helped Darwin recognize how old the Earth is.
Who are the two scientists who helped Darwin recognize how old the Earth is?
James Hulton and Charles Lyell.
How old was Charles Darwin when he first sailed on the Beagle?
Charles Darwin was 22 years old when he first sailed on the Beagle in 1831.
Charles Darwin found fossils that looked like ancient versions of living species From this evidence Darwin suggested that Earth was?
more than 6,000 years old
When was Charles Darwin's mother born?
Charles Darwin's mother died in 1817, when Charles was 8.
How old was Charles Darwin when he started his journey?
35
How old was Charles Darwin when he discovered?
ok cool
What did Charles Darwin's mother do for a living?
Charles Darwin's mother was of the middle class ( she was of the Wedgwood family ) and financially supported by Darwin's father, Robert. She never worked, to the best of my knowledge, and died when Charles Darwin was just seven years old.
How old was Charles Darwin when he started his voyage?
22 years old. XD
How old was Charles Darwin when he set sail?
4 and a half
