David Biello, Curator of Science for TED Talks, Recently Told

question 29

Multiple Choice

David Biello, curator of science for TED Talks, recently told the New York Times that humans' impact on the earth is "deep and pervasive, and probably permanent." Based on what you read in the textbook, which concept does Biello's statement best exemplify?

• A) conurbation
• B) anthropocene
• C) mortality
• D) fecundity

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