What did Robert Hooke argue about fossils found on hills and mountains?
They were placed there by humans
They were remnants of ancient civilizations
They were formed by volcanic activity
They were elevated by geological processes
Answer
Robert Hooke argued that fossils found on hills and mountains had been elevated by geological processes. This was a revolutionary idea at the time and contributed to the development of geology and paleontology.
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