Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals
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Author: Bennett, Jeffrey O., Donahue, M. (megan), SCHNEIDER, Nicholas, Voit, Mark
Publisher: Pearson,
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The theory of evolution is (a).a scientific theory that by extensive evidence.(b) one of several competing scientific models that all seem equally successful in exam explaining the nature of life on earth .(c).a speculative hypothesis about how life changes through time.
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