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After Darwin proposed his ideas about natural selection as a mechanism for evolution, it took time before evolution was generally considered a theory. Why do we now refer to it as a theory?

Fewer scientists agree with Darwin's ideas now than they did at first, so it is called a theory.
Questions still remain concerning its validity, so it must be called a theory.
Enough supporting evidence has accumulated for it to be called a theory.
The meaning of the word 'theory' has changed since Darwin's time, and it fits the new meaning.

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Answer:

C) Enough supporting evidence has accumulated for it to be called a theory.

Explanation:

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We now refer to it as a theory because,

  • Enough supporting evidence has accumulated for it to be called a theory.

So, option C is correct one.

What is evolution?

  • The process of change occur over many generation during which animals, plants or insects changes some of their physical characteristic slowly is called evolution.
  • Evolutionary processes give rise to diversity.
  • Example: color of eyes is inherited characteristic.

What type of evidence is necessary to refer as theory?

  • The observation is the evidence which is necessary to refer as theory.
  • In the given question Darwin used the observation to describe his ideas about evolution.

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