Which example is an application of the principle of uniformitarianism? . a.. using records of flood patterns to predict future flooding. b.. identifying minerals based on streak, color, and hardness. c.. using terrace farming to reduce soil erosion. d.. measuring the intensity of an earthquake.

Uniformitarianism is an important concept in geology proposed by English geologist Charles Lyell in the 1830s. According uniformitarianism geologic processes that gradually shape Earth are slow and uniform through time. An example of an application of the principle of uniformitarianism is using records of flood patterns to predict future flooding. Correct A