English Language · Reading Comprehension
The assertion that modern synthetic materials have precipitated an 'ontological crisis' relies most heavily on which of the following unstated assumptions?
- 1Future civilizations will judge the current one solely on the basis of its waste management practices and geological markers.
- 2A material that permanently co-exists with and integrates into living cells fundamentally violates the historical and ethical boundaries of what constitutes 'life.'✓
- 3The non-biodegradable nature of polymers proves that the laws of chemistry are insufficient to sustain the biosphere over time.
- 4The ubiquity of micro- and nano-plastics has already surpassed a critical threshold of cellular toxicity in all global populations.
Correct answer
A material that permanently co-exists with and integrates into living cells fundamentally violates the historical and ethical boundaries of what constitutes 'life.'
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