The concept of the 'Anthropocene' has gained traction among geologists and environmental scientists as a proposed new geological epoch defined by significant human impact on Earth's geology and ecosystems. Unlike previous epochs, which were characterized by natural climatic shifts or biological events, the Anthropocene is marked by human-induced changes such as nuclear fallout, plastic pollution, and accelerated species extinction. Proponents argue that these markers are distinct enough to warrant a formal boundary, while critics contend that human activities are too diachronous and variable to define a single, clear-cut geological layer. This debate underscores a fundamental tension between stratigraphic precision and the broader narrative of human influence, raising questions about how science defines time and responsibility.
❓ 통과문에서 설명된 인류세에 관한 주요 논쟁점은 무엇인가?
A. A) 인간의 활동이 심각한 환경 변화를 초래했는지 여부.
B. B) 인류의 영향에 대한 지표가 새로운 지질 시대를 정의할 만큼 충분히 뚜렷하고 일관된지 여부.
C. C) 핵 낙진과 플라스틱 오염이 생태계에 해로운지 여부.
D. D) 인류세가 현재의 시대가 아닌 미래의 시대로 간주되어야 하는지 여부.
✅ 正确答案
B) Whether the markers of human impact are sufficiently distinct and uniform to define a new geological epoch.
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