The concept of the 'Anthropocene' has gained significant traction in geological and environmental discourse, 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 contend that the term lacks precise temporal boundaries and that its formalization may obscure the uneven responsibilities of different societies for environmental change. This debate underscores a broader tension between natural science classifications and socio-political narratives, raising questions about how humanity's impact is measured and who bears the ethical burden of mitigation.
❓ 根据文章，将人类世正式确立为一个地质时代的主要批评是什么？
A. A. それは自然の気候変動性の役割を無視している。
B. B. 明確な年代の境界を示しておらず、環境変化への不平等な貢献を隠してしまう可能性がある。
C. C. それは、プラスチック汚染を指標として過度に重視している。
D. D. それは気候政策における国際協力の必要性を否定している。
✅ 正确答案
B. It fails to provide clear chronological limits and may hide unequal contributions to environmental change.
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