The concept of the 'Anthropocene' has gained significant traction in geological and environmental circles, referring to the current geological epoch wherein human activity has become the dominant influence on climate and the environment. While the term remains unofficial, its proponents argue that the scale and permanence of human-induced changes, such as nuclear fallout, plastic pollution, and elevated carbon dioxide levels, warrant a distinct epoch separate from the Holocene. Critics, however, contend that the Anthropocene lacks a clear and globally synchronous starting point, making it a problematic stratigraphic unit. They also warn that framing environmental issues through a geological lens may inadvertently diminish human responsibility by suggesting that planetary change is inevitable and irreversible, rather than a matter of policy and ethical choice.
❓ Según el pasaje, ¿cuál de las siguientes es una crítica al concepto del Antropoceno?
A. A. Sobreenfatiza el papel de la actividad humana en el cambio climático.
B. B. Carece de un inicio claro y globalmente consistente, lo que debilita su validez geológica.
C. C. No tiene en cuenta la variabilidad climática natural a lo largo del tiempo.
D. D. Sugiere que el cambio ambiental es fácilmente reversible mediante medidas políticas.
✅ 正确答案
B. It lacks a clear and globally consistent beginning, which weakens its geological validity.
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