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James Hutton:

developed the concept of plate tectonics
based his theories on the Neptunist view of crust formation
developed the theories of erosion and deposition
was the founder of the Plutonist theory of crust formation

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Answer:

C. developed the theories of erosion and deposition

Step-by-step explanation:

Hutton was a scottish geologist who believed that the origin of the earth was linked to molten magma and igneous rocks. His theory included the processes of erosion and deposition.

Therefore, the correct answer is C. developed the theories of erosion and deposition.

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the second one is correct. 
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