Which Scientist Devised the Theory of Uniformitarianism to Account for Earth's

Question

Which scientist devised the theory of uniformitarianism to account for Earth's old age?
A) Plato
B) Lamarck
C) Darwin
D) Lyell
E) Cuvier

Accepted Answer

Charles Lyell is credited with popularizing the theory of uniformitarianism, which suggests that the Earth's features were shaped by continuous and consistent processes over a long period of time.