The Anthropocene (4) Flashcards
1
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What is an epoch?
A
It is a point that Mark’s the start of a new period of time.
2
Q
What is the Holocene?
A
It is Earth’s current epoch which started at the beginning of the last ice age & was considered to be a stable era to be living in.
3
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What is the Anthropocene?
A
It is a period of time where human activities have had significant impacts on Earth.
4
Q
What is the Anthropocene based on?
A
Man’s impact on Earth.
5
Q
Is the Anthropocene the same as the Holocene?
A
No.
6
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What would be the start date of the Anthropocene?
A
The 1950s at the beginning of the Grest Acceleration when human population increase & industrialization started.
