BH 9 The Anthropocene and the Near Future: CC Big History #9

What is the Anthropocene?

• A phase of the Moon

• An official geological era

• A period where humans have immense influence over the biosphere

• A time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth

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Who are the main presenters of the Crash Course Big History series?

• Stephen Hawking, Brian Cox, and Michio Kaku

• Bill Nye, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Carl Sagan

• John Green, Hank Green, and Emily Graslie

• David Attenborough, Jane Goodall, and Richard Dawkins

What significant particle was discovered in recent years?

• Electron

• Proton

• Neutron

• Higgs-Boson

What is one of the major cons of the Anthropocene mentioned in the video?

• Increased biodiversity

• Improved air quality

• Environmental impact

• Decrease in technological advancements

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What is one of the reasons for calling this period the Anthropocene?

• The Earth is cooling rapidly

• Humans have no impact on the environment

• Humans have a significant impact on the environment

• Dinosaurs are the dominant species

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What is one of the potential future scenarios mentioned in the video?

• All humans will live underwater

• We will be saved by some technology

• Humanity will colonize other galaxies

• The Earth will become a desert

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What is one of the major threats to humanity mentioned in the video?

• Global cooling

• Alien invasion

• Nuclear holocaust

• Overpopulation of dinosaurs

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What is the estimated population of the Earth by the end of the century?

• 1-2 billion

• 3-4 billion

• 9.6-12 billion

• 15-20 billion

What is one of the benefits of collective learning mentioned in the video?

• Reduction in population

• Advances in medicine

• Decreased innovation

• Increased isolation

What is one of the major cons of current modes of production?

• They reduce pollution

• They increase biodiversity

• They rely heavily on non-renewable resources

• They are eco-friendly

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