The concept of the 'Anthropocene' has gained traction among geologists as a proposed new geological epoch defined by human impact on Earth's systems. Unlike previous epochs, which were characterized by natural climatic shifts or biological events, the Anthropocene is marked by pervasive human activities such as nuclear testing, plastic pollution, and rapid urbanization. These markers, deposited in sediment and ice cores, provide a distinct stratigraphic signature. However, scholars debate its formalization, with some arguing that the term lacks a clear start date and oversimplifies the complex, uneven nature of human influence across regions and time periods. Proponents counter that the epoch's recognition is crucial for raising awareness and fostering interdisciplinary research on sustainability.
❓ この文章によると、アントロポセンを地質時代として正式に定めることに対する主な反対論は何ですか？
A. A. 人間活動の痕跡は、自然現象と十分に区別できるほど明確ではない。
B. B. この用語は、時間と空間にわたる人間の影響の度合いの違いを認識できていない。
C. C. 核実験やプラスチック汚染は、地質学的記録に残るほど永続的ではない。
D. D. この概念は科学界ではいかなる支持も得ていない。
✅ 正确答案
B. The term fails to acknowledge the varying degrees of human impact over time and space.
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