The concept of the 'Anthropocene' has gained traction among geologists as a proposed new geological epoch defined by significant human impact on Earth's geology and ecosystems. Unlike previous epochs, which were characterized by natural climatic shifts or biological events, the Anthropocene is marked by human-induced changes such as nuclear fallout, plastic pollution, and accelerated species extinction. However, the formal recognition of this epoch remains contentious. Critics argue that human impacts are not synchronous globally, with different regions experiencing changes at different times, making a single global boundary difficult to establish. Proponents counter that markers like the radioactive isotopes from mid-20th-century nuclear tests provide a clear, worldwide signal. This debate highlights a deeper issue: whether geological classification should prioritize measurable physical evidence or acknowledge the unprecedented scale of human agency in shaping planetary processes.
❓ 지문에 따르면, 일부 과학자들이 인류세를 지질학적 시대로 공식 인정하는 것에 반대하는 주요 이유는 무엇인가?
A. 인간의 영향은 지구 전역에 고르게 분포되어 있지 않아, 단일 시작 시점을 식별하는 것을 복잡하게 만든다.
B. B) 핵 낙진과 같은 시대를 정의하는 데 사용되는 지표는 모든 지역에서 감지되지 않을 수 있다.
C. C) 이 개념은 인간의 행위성에 너무 초점을 맞추고 자연적 과정을 무시한다.
D. D) 제안된 시기는 그 존재를 뒷받침할 충분한 물리적 증거가 없다.
✅ 正确答案
A) Human impacts are not evenly distributed across the globe, complicating the identification of a single start date.
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