The concept of the 'Anthropocene' has gained significant traction in geological and environmental circles, proposing that human activity has become a dominant force shaping the Earth's systems. Unlike previous geological epochs, which were defined by natural phenomena such as ice ages or asteroid impacts, the Anthropocene is characterized by markers like plastic pollution, nuclear fallout, and a dramatic spike in carbon dioxide levels. However, the formal recognition of this epoch remains contentious. Some scientists argue that the changes are too recent and not yet fully stratified in the geological record, while others contend that the scale and irreversibility of human impact warrant a distinct epoch. This debate underscores a deeper question: whether human influence has truly pushed the planet into a new geological reality, or whether we are merely witnessing an accelerated phase of a longer natural cycle.
❓ 지문에 따르면, 인류세의 공식적 인정을 둘러싼 논란의 주요 원인은 무엇인가?
A. A. 인류세의 지표들, 예를 들어 플라스틱 오염 같은 것들은 보편적으로 중요하다고 인정받지 못하고 있다.
B. B. 일부 전문가들은 인간이 유발한 변화가 지질학적 층에 충분히 최근의 것으로 명확하게 기록되었는지에 대해 의문을 제기한다.
C. C. 인류세(Anthropocene)의 개념은 빙하기와 같은 자연적 지질 시대의 개념과 충돌한다.
D. D. 인간의 활동이 전 지구적 규모에서 이산화탄소 농도를 변화시켰다는 증거는 없다.
✅ 正确答案
B. Some experts doubt that human-induced changes are sufficiently recent and clearly recorded in geological layers.
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