The concept of the 'Anthropocene' has gained significant traction among geologists and environmental scientists, referring to the current geological epoch in which human activity has become the dominant influence on climate and the environment. While the term was popularized in the early 2000s by Nobel laureate Paul Crutzen, its formal adoption as a geological epoch remains contentious. Critics argue that the markers of human impact, such as nuclear fallout and plastic pollution, are not yet sufficient to define a clear boundary in the stratigraphic record. Proponents, however, contend that the scale and irreversibility of human-induced changes, including biodiversity loss and altered nitrogen cycles, warrant a distinct classification. This debate underscores a deeper tension between scientific precision and the need to communicate the urgency of environmental crises.
❓ ¿Cuál es la razón principal de la controversia en torno a la adopción formal del Antropoceno como época geológica?
A. A. El término fue popularizado por un no geólogo, Paul Crutzen.
B. B. Algunos científicos creen que el impacto humano aún no es claramente visible en las capas de roca.
C. C. El concepto no es ampliamente aceptado entre los científicos ambientales.
D. D. No hay evidencia de pérdida de biodiversidad ni de ciclos de nitrógeno alterados.
✅ 正确答案
B. Some scientists believe human impact is not yet clearly visible in rock layers.
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