Which question most strongly points to the central idea of this selection?
A) What has prompted scientists to consider the physical record humans will leave behind?
B) Has the ecological crisis and the call for a new epoch been exploited by environmental activists?
C) Is the human impact on the planet great enough to justify a change to the geologic record?
D) Are scientists still interested in studying animal fossils during an age that is defined by human changes?
Which question most strongly points to the central idea of this selection?
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The correct answer is C) Is the human impact on the planet great enough to justify a change to the geologic record?
Explanation: This question directly addresses the central idea of the selection regarding the significant influence humans have had on the Earth and whether that impact is sufficient to warrant a new classification in geological terms. It emphasizes the scale of human activity and its consequences, which is likely the main focus of the text.