The concept of the 'Anthropocene' has gained significant traction in geological and environmental circles, positing that human activity has become a dominant force shaping Earth's systems. Proponents argue that markers such as nuclear fallout, plastic pollution, and elevated carbon dioxide levels constitute a distinct stratigraphic signature, warranting a new geological epoch. However, critics within the geological community contend that the term lacks formal precision, as these markers are not globally synchronous and may not persist over geological timescales. They suggest that the Anthropocene is more aptly described as an ongoing historical event rather than a formal chronostratigraphic unit. This debate underscores a fundamental tension between the need for scientific rigor and the desire to highlight humanity's profound and lasting impact on the planet.
❓ 지문에 따르면, 일부 지질학자들이 인류세를 새로운 지질 시대(epoch)로 공식 정의하는 것에 반대하는 주된 이유는 무엇인가?
A. 인간 활동의 흔적은 암석층에서 감지하기에는 너무 미묘하다.
B. 제안된 마커들은 전 지구적으로 일관되지 않으며, 긴 지질학적 기간 동안 지속되지 않을 수 있습니다.
C. 이 개념은 지질학자들이 아닌 환경운동가들에 의해서만 홍보되어 왔다.
D. 인간이 지구에 미치는 영향은 과학적으로 연구하기에는 너무 최근의 일이다.
✅ 正确答案
The proposed markers are not globally consistent and may not endure over long geological periods.
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