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.
❓ 지문에 따르면, 인류세를 지질학적 시대로 공식화하는 것에 대한 주요 비판은 무엇인가?
A. A. 이는 자연적 기후 변동성의 역할을 무시한다.
B. B. 그것은 명확한 연대적 한계를 제공하지 못하며 환경 변화에 대한 불평등한 기여를 숨길 수 있다.
C. C. 이는 플라스틱 오염이 하나의 지표로서 가지는 중요성을 지나치게 강조한다.
D. D. 그것은 기후 정책에 대한 국제적 협력의 필요성을 거부한다.
✅ 正确答案
B. It fails to provide clear chronological limits and may hide unequal contributions to environmental change.
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