What two ideas from geology were important to Darwin's thinking?
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Darwin was influenced by the principle of uniformitarianism and the idea of an ancient Earth, which aligned with his theory of gradual evolution through natural selection over vast timeframes. ;
Darwin's thinking was influenced by the geological ideas of uniformitarianism, which emphasizes gradual geological processes, and the concept of an ancient Earth, which provides the time necessary for evolution. Both concepts validated Darwin's theories of gradual change and natural selection over extended periods. The age and processes of the Earth allowed for the slow evolution of species over time.
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