The concept of the 'Anthropocene' has gained significant traction in geological and environmental circles, yet its formal recognition as a new epoch remains contentious. Proponents argue that human activities, such as nuclear testing and plastic pollution, have left indelible markers in the sedimentary record, justifying a distinct geological boundary. Critics, however, contend that the term conflates a relatively brief period of human impact with the vast timescales of deep Earth history, and that such a designation may oversimplify the complex, diachronous nature of human-induced changes. This debate underscores a fundamental tension between scientific classification and the broader societal implications of naming our current era, as the label itself influences policy and public perception of environmental urgency.
❓ 비평가들이 인류세를 새로운 지질 시대(epoch)로 공식 인정하는 것에 반대하는 주요 이유는 무엇인가?
A. A. 인간의 영향은 지질층에 기록될 만큼 충분히 중요하지 않다.
B. B. 해당 용어는 인간이 유발한 변화의 다양하고 비동시적인 특성을 제대로 포착하지 못한다.
C. C. 지질학계는 핵 실험과 플라스틱 오염에 관한 충분한 증거를 보유하지 못하고 있다.
D. D. 인류세를 인정하는 것은 환경 정책 수립을 저해할 것이다.
✅ 正确答案
B. The term fails to capture the varied and non-synchronous nature of human-induced changes.
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