Question

The theory of _____ proposed that sudden and widespread disasters that result in mass extinctions followed by repopulation could explain why species change over time.

Answer 1

Theory of Catastrophism

Step-by-step explanation:

• Catastrophism basically means Disaster.
• According to Theory of Catastrophism, quick and widespread disasters lead to mass extinction (extinction of large number of species over time) followed by re-population after a notable period of time.
• This theory was given on the Basis of Paleontological (Fossil Study) Evidence
• Fossil Study - can be called a the procedure being followed to study ancestral human beings (Neanderthals), animals (dinosaurs) and plants by the means of soil study till depth.