Who was the Proponent of Uniformitarianism

Question

Who was the proponent of uniformitarianism?  
A) Georges Cuvier
B) Lamarck
C) Charles Lyell
D) Cuvier
E) Charles Darwin

Accepted Answer

Charles Lyell was the proponent of uniformitarianism, which is the idea that the same geological processes that operate today have been active in shaping the Earth's surface over time. This idea was influential in the development of the theory of evolution by natural selection, as it provided a framework for understanding the long-term changes that occur in the Earth's environment.