The concept of the 'Anthropocene' has gained significant traction in geological and environmental circles, positing that human activities have become a dominant force shaping Earth's geology and ecosystems. While the term remains unofficial in the formal geological timescale, its proponents argue that markers such as nuclear fallout, plastic pollution, and elevated carbon dioxide levels are indelible signatures of a new epoch. Critics, however, contend that the term oversimplifies the complex, uneven nature of human impact, which varies greatly across different regions and historical periods. They also emphasize that focusing on a single global stratum may obscure the responsibilities of specific industrial nations. Despite this debate, the Anthropocene serves as a powerful heuristic, prompting interdisciplinary research and public discourse on humanity's lasting legacy on the planet.
❓ 지문에 따르면, 다음 중 '인류세'라는 용어에 대한 비판은 무엇인가?
A. 그것은 인간의 영향이 지역과 시간에 따라 고르지 않게 분포되어 있다는 점을 설명하지 못한다.
B. 그것은 핵 낙진이 지질학적 지표로서의 역할을 지나치게 강조한다.
C. 지질학계에서는 증거 부족으로 이를 받아들이지 않았다.
D. 이는 환경 변화에 관한 학제 간 연구를 저해한다.
✅ 正确答案
It fails to account for the uneven distribution of human impacts across regions and time.
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