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.
❓ Theo đoạn văn, chỉ trích chính đối với việc chính thức hóa Anthropocene như một kỷ địa chất là gì?
A. A. Nó không tính đến sự biến đổi khí hậu tự nhiên.
B. B. Nó thiếu một điểm khởi đầu rõ ràng và nhất quán trên toàn cầu.
C. C. Nó nhấn mạnh quá mức vai trò của ô nhiễm nhựa.
D. D. Nó chưa được chú ý rộng rãi bên ngoài giới địa chất.
✅ 正确答案
B. It lacks a definitive and globally consistent beginning.
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