Who is known as the Father of Geology?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. James Hutton.
The Scottish scientist James Hutton (1726–1797), who attempted to develop geological concepts based on observations of rocks, is regarded as the father of geology.
As one of the pioneers in the study of fossil plants, he came to the conclusion that mountains, as opposed to what other people at the time thought, were built by Noah's deluge over millions of years.
He also discovered that sediment layers can occasionally be squeezed over time underground, leading to the formation of fossils.