Scientists describe a period called the Great Acceleration, in which human activities began significantly altering global systems. Which of these human activities have occurred during the Great Acceleration and have contributed to global changes? Select three correct answers.

A. the invention of agriculture

B. the conversion of natural biomes into anthromes

C. advances in medical technology that have greatly reduced the human death rate

D. the rapid increase in the uses of fossil fuels, fertilizers, metal ores, and other resources

E. the exploration of remote places, such as the North Pole, South Pole, and tall mountain peaks

The invention of agriculture, advances in medical technology that have greatly reduced the human death rate and he rapid increase in the uses of fossil fuels, fertilizers, metal ores, and other resources.

Option: (A), (C) and (D)

Explanation:

The Great Acceleration refers to the humanity's impact upon the Earth's geology and its ecosystems caused by continual and surge in growth of human activity. It was first recorded in mid-20th century and is continuing to this day. The 'invention of agriculture', advancement in medical technology which reduced the death rate, rapid increase in use of 'fossil fuels', 'fertilizers' and other resources contributed to global changes. Agriculture allowed us to produce more food and population increased rapidly. Fossil fuels created a surge in production of Green House Gases and global temperature began to rise.