The universe began from a single point and expanded—this led to the formation of galaxies, stars, and eventually Earth. - 1. Big Bang Theory, A religious explanation of human origin. - 2. Creation Theory / Adam and Eve (Biblical), Humans evolved from earlier life forms over millions of years through natural selection. - 3. Darwin’s Theory of Evolution / Natural Selection, Disproved spontaneous generation (the idea that life can come from non-living matter) - 4. Swan Neck Flask Experiment, Earth’s landscape was shaped by sudden, short-lived, violent events (e.g., natural disasters). - 5. Catastrophism, Life on Earth may have come from outer space, brought by comets or meteorites. - 6. Panspermia Theory, Life arises from non-living things (e.g., maggots from rotting meat) - 7. Spontaneous Generation (Disproven), Belief that traits acquired during an organism’s lifetime can be passed on (e.g., giraffes stretched their necks over time). - 8. Lamarck’s Theory of Use and Disuse, A modern belief that life is so complex, it must have been designed by a higher intelligence—not necessarily following religion. - 9. Intelligent Design,

Origin Quest: Name That Theory!

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