Single Answer MCQ
Q-00077624
Why does the author consider the human historical presence as 'paltry' in geological terms?
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Because humans have existed for such a short time.
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Because humans have caused no lasting damage.
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Because human history is well documented.
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Because humans will evolve further.
Answer and Solution
Answer
A. Because humans have existed for such a short time.
Solution:
The author considers human presence as 'paltry' in geological terms because humans have existed for only about 12,000 years, which is a minuscule fraction of Earth's 4.5 billion-year history.
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