According to uniformitarianism, which statement is true?

A.
The rate of geologic processes remain the same over time, and the processes themselves remain the same.

B.
The rate of geologic processes decrease over time, and the processes themselves change.

C.
The rate of geologic processes remain the same over time, but the processes themselves change.

D.
The rate of geologic processes change over time, but the processes themselves remain the same.

Question

According to uniformitarianism, which statement is true?  
 
 

 
 

  

  A. 
  The rate of geologic processes remain the same over time, and the processes themselves remain the same.   
   

 
 

  

  B. 
  The rate of geologic processes decrease over time, and the processes themselves change.   
   

 
 

  

  C. 
  The rate of geologic processes remain the same over time, but the processes themselves change.   
   

 
 

  

  D. 
  The rate of geologic processes change over time, but the processes themselves remain the same.

anonymous · Answer

Rocks form and erode at the same rate now as in the past and by the same means.