The concept of the 'Anthropocene' has gained considerable traction in geological and environmental circles, yet its formal recognition as a new geological epoch remains contentious. Proponents argue that human activities, particularly since the mid-20th century, have left indelible markers in the stratigraphic record, such as radioactive isotopes from nuclear tests and microplastics in sedimentary layers. Conversely, skeptics contend that the term 'epoch' implies a time scale far longer than the current human impact, and that the changes, while significant, may not yet meet the threshold of a distinct epoch. This debate underscores a deeper tension between scientific classification and the urgency of public discourse on climate change, where the label itself carries substantial political and social weight.
❓ 인류세(Anthropocene)의 공식 인정이 논쟁이 되는 주요 이유는 무엇인가?
A. 과학자들은 인간의 영향이 지질학적 기록에서 보이는지에 대해 의견이 분분하다.
B. B) 어떤 이들은 인간이 유발한 변화가 새로운 시대를 구성할 만큼 충분히 오래 지속되지 않을 수도 있다고 주장한다.
C. C) '인류세'라는 용어는 과학적 사용에 너무 정치적으로 편향되어 있다.
D. D) 퇴적층에서 인간 활동의 증거가 없다.
✅ 正确答案
B) Some argue the human-induced changes may not be long-lasting enough to constitute a new epoch.
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