What is the Anthropocene?
A)the epoch between the Miocene and Pliocene,during which modern humans emerged
B)the epoch during which anthropoids emerged from early primates
C)the name given for the span of time from the Eocene to the present studied by physical anthropologists
D)a proposed new geological epoch during which humans have a profound role in changing the planet's land surface and atmosphere

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The Anthropocene is a proposed new geological epoch that recognizes and represents the profound and ongoing impact human activities have on the earth's land surface, oceans, and atmosphere. It is characterized by the significant and rapid alterations to the planet's ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles, primarily due to activities such as fossil fuel burning and land-use changes.

What Is the Anthropocene