The concept of the 'Anthropocene' has gained significant traction in geological and environmental circles, proposing that human activity has become the dominant influence on the Earth's geology and ecosystems. While the term remains unofficial in the geological timescale, its advocates argue that markers such as nuclear fallout, plastic pollution, and elevated carbon dioxide levels provide clear evidence of a distinct epoch. Critics, however, contend that the Anthropocene lacks a clear and globally synchronous starting point, undermining its validity as a formal geological unit. Despite this debate, the term serves a crucial rhetorical purpose, highlighting the unprecedented scale and pace of human-induced environmental change and urging a re-evaluation of humanity's role as a planetary force.
❓ 본문에 따르면, 인류세를 지질학적 시대로 공식화하는 것에 대한 주요 비판은 무엇인가?
A. A. 자연 기후 변동성을 고려하지 않는다.
B. B. 그것은 명확하고 전 세계적으로 일관된 시작점이 부족하다.
C. C. 이는 플라스틱 오염의 역할을 지나치게 강조한다.
D. D. 지질학계 밖에서는 주목을 받지 못했다.
✅ 正确答案
B. It lacks a definitive and globally consistent beginning.
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