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the idea that evolution proceeds in small, incremental changes over many generations is called
catastrophism.
temporal isolation.
temporal equilibrium.
gradualism.
punctuated equilibrium.
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Explanation:

• Catastrophism focuses on sudden, large environmental events driving change.
• Temporal isolation is a reproductive barrier based on timing.
• Temporal equilibrium is not a standard evolutionary term.
• Gradualism describes evolution as slow, small, incremental changes over generations.
• Punctuated equilibrium proposes long periods of stasis interrupted by rapid change.

Answer:

gradualism.