The concept of the 'Anthropocene' has gained considerable traction in geological and environmental circles, though its formal recognition as a new epoch remains contentious. Proponents argue that human activities, particularly since the mid-20th century, have left a distinct and permanent marker in the stratigraphic record, such as radioactive isotopes from nuclear tests and microplastics in sedimentary layers. Conversely, critics contend that geological time scales are far too vast for such a recent and relatively thin layer to warrant a separate epoch, suggesting instead that these changes might be better classified as a 'geological event' within the Holocene. This debate underscores a fundamental tension between the precise, empirical standards of stratigraphy and the broader, more urgent narrative of human impact on Earth's systems.
❓ 본문에서 설명된 인류세(Anthropocene)에 대한 지지자와 비판자 사이의 주요 쟁점은 무엇인가?
A. A. 인간의 활동이 지구의 지질학에 영구적인 변화를 초래했는지 여부.
B. B. 인류의 영향에 대한 지질학적 증거가 새로운 시대를 정의할 만큼 충분히 중요한지 여부.
C. C. 방사성 동위원소와 미세플라스틱 중 어느 것이 인간의 영향에 대한 더 신뢰할 수 있는 지표인지.
D. D. 홀로세 시대가 끝났는지, 아니면 현재까지 계속되고 있는지에 대한 여부.
✅ 正确答案
B. Whether the geological evidence for human impact is significant enough to define a new epoch.
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