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Question 1

What are 2 hypotheses of the Anthropocene?

Answer 1

Colombian exchange, atomic weapons testing

Question 2

Explain the hypothesis of the Colombian exchange

Answer 2

CC discovers America. The new world (America) transports maize and potatoes to Europe. Old world (Europe) species go to the americas. Disease also spread between the different worlds. 90% of population are killed from exposure to disease they hadn’t experienced.

Question 3

Explain the hypothesis of the atomic weapon testing

Answer 3

WW2 ends by 2 bombs in China from America. Nations develop weapon testing. Radiative material goes into the atmosphere and increases radiation levels worldwide.

Question 4

How have atmospheric CO2 levels changed?

Answer 4

Human activities have raised the atmosphere’s carbon dioxide content by 50% in less than 200 years.