The theory of evolution can be defined as

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A. The belief that all species were created in their current form
B. The hypothesis that organisms strive to improve themselves over generations
C. The idea that species change over time through natural processes
D. The concept that evolution occurs through a series of sudden and dramatic changes

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The theory of evolution is a scientific explanation for the diversity of life on Earth. It states that species change over time through a process known as natural selection. This theory, proposed by Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace in the 19th century, suggests that populations of organisms evolve over generations in response to changes in their environment.

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