The concept of the 'Anthropocene' has gained traction among geologists as a proposed new geological epoch defined by human impact on Earth's systems. Unlike previous epochs, which were shaped by natural forces such as glaciation or volcanic activity, the Anthropocene is characterized by markers including radioactive isotopes from nuclear tests, plastic pollution, and elevated carbon dioxide levels. However, the formal recognition of this epoch remains contentious. Critics argue that the term oversimplifies complex human-environment interactions and that the proposed markers, such as the mid-20th century 'bomb spike,' may not represent a globally synchronous boundary. Proponents counter that the scale and permanence of human alterations, particularly in sedimentary records, justify a distinct epoch. The debate reflects broader questions about how science defines time and humanity's role in planetary history.
❓ 지문에 따르면, 다음 중 일부 지질학자들이 인류세의 공식 인정을 반대하는 이유는 무엇인가?
A. 제안된 마커들은 전 세계적으로 보편적으로 일관되지 않습니다.
B. 이 용어는 빙하 작용과 같은 자연적 힘을 설명하지 못한다.
C. 퇴적 기록에서는 방사성 동위원소가 검출되지 않습니다.
D. 인간이 지구 시스템에 미치는 영향은 새로운 시대를 정의하기에는 너무 미미하다.
✅ 正确答案
The proposed markers are not universally consistent across the globe.
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