Why might the era we live in today one day be called the "Anthropocene"?
A) Because humans are the dominant life form on Earth at present.
B) Because humans population is increasing rapidly.
C) Because humans are causing significant changes to the planet.

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The term "Anthropocene" is used to describe the current geological age, viewed as the period during which human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and the environment, causing significant changes to the planet.

Why Might the Era We Live in Today One Day