高一英语气候科学研究进展单选题40题

高一英语气候科学研究进展单选题40题
1. The recent research on climate change shows that the temperature ______ steadily over the past few decades.
A. has risen
B. rose
C. had risen
D. was rising
答案：A。

本题考查现在完成时的用法。

“over the past few decades”是现在完成时的标志时间状语，强调过去的动作对现在的影响，所以用现在完成时，A 选项符合。

2. Scientists predict that if the current trend continues, sea levels ______ by several meters in the next century.
A. will rise
B. would rise
C. rose
D. rise
答案：A。

本题考查一般将来时。

“in the next century”是一般将来时的时间标志，所以用will rise，A 选项正确。

3. The data collected from various sources suggest that extreme weather events ______ more frequently in recent years.
A. occur
B. occurred
C. have occurred
D. had occurred
答案：C。

“in recent years”是现在完成时的时间标志，强调动作从过去持续到现在，所以用have occurred，C 选项符合。

4. Which of the following factors is NOT considered a major contributor to climate change?
A. Deforestation
B. Industrial emissions
C. Population growth
D. Solar flares
答案：D。

太阳能耀斑不是导致气候变化的主要因素，其他选项均会对气候产生重要影响，D 选项正确。

5. The study of climate science requires a good understanding of ______.
A. physics and chemistry
B. history and geography
C. biology and mathematics
D. literature and art
答案：A。

气候科学的研究需要良好的物理和化学知识，A 选项符合。

6. Measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions should be taken ______ to prevent further damage to the environment.
A. immediately
B. gradually
C. rarely
D. occasionally
答案：A。

为防止环境进一步受损，减少温室气体排放的措施应立即采取，A 选项符合题意。

7. The new climate model predicts that some regions will experience ______ rainfall while others will face droughts.
A. abundant
B. scarce
C. moderate
D. irregular
答案：A。

根据气候模型，一些地区会有丰富的降雨，A 选项符合。

8. What can be inferred from the recent climate reports?
A. The problem of climate change is getting worse.
B. We have successfully solved the climate issue.
C. Climate change has no impact on human life.
D. There is no need to worry about the future.
答案：A。

从近期的气候报告可以推断出气候变化问题在恶化，
A 选项正确。

9. The melting of glaciers is likely to cause ______ in sea levels.
A. a rise
B. a drop
C. no change
D. uncertain
答案：A。

冰川融化可能导致海平面上升，A 选项符合逻辑。

10. Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source that can help mitigate climate change?
A. Coal
B. Oil
C. Wind power
D. Natural gas
答案：C。

风能是可再生能源，有助于缓解气候变化，C 选项正确。

11. The increase in global temperature is mainly attributed to the increase in ______.
A. oxygen levels
B. carbon dioxide levels
C. nitrogen levels
D. hydrogen levels
答案：B。

全球气温上升主要归因于二氧化碳水平的增加，B 选项符合。

12. To combat climate change, individuals can ______.
A. drive more
B. waste more energy
C. plant trees
D. use more plastic
答案：C。

为应对气候变化，个人可以植树，C 选项正确。

13. The climate conference aimed to reach a consensus on ______.
A. ignoring the problem
B. further studies
C. effective solutions
D. delaying actions
答案：C。

气候会议旨在就有效的解决方案达成共识，C 选项符合。

14. Which of the following is a consequence of climate change?
A. More stable weather
B. Less extreme weather
C. Disruption of ecosystems
D. No impact on agriculture
答案：C。

气候变化的后果包括生态系统的破坏，C 选项正确。

15. The government has implemented policies to encourage the use of ______ in transportation.
A. electric vehicles
B. gas guzzlers
C. old-fashioned bikes
D. polluting buses
答案：A。

政府实施政策鼓励在交通中使用电动汽车，A 选项符合环保要求。

16. The research on climate science has shown that human activities have a ______ impact on the climate.
A. minor
B. negligible
C. significant
D. positive
答案：C。

气候科学研究表明人类活动对气候有重大影响，C 选项符合。

17. What is the main goal of international climate agreements?
A. To increase emissions
B. To promote deforestation
C. To reduce emissions and limit temperature rise
D. To ignore the issue
答案：C。

国际气候协议的主要目标是减少排放并限制气温上升，
C 选项正确。

18. The latest climate studies suggest that we need to take immediate action to ______.
A. accelerate climate change
B. ignore the warnings
C. adapt to and mitigate climate change
D. do nothing
答案：C。

最新的气候研究表明我们需要立即采取行动适应和缓解气候变化，C 选项正确。

19. Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce your carbon footprint?
A. Walk or bike instead of driving
B. Use single-use plastics
C. Conserve energy at home
D. Eat less meat
答案：B。

使用一次性塑料制品不能减少碳足迹，B 选项不符合。

20. The changing climate may lead to ______ in food production.
A. an increase
B. a decrease
C. no change
D. random fluctuations
答案：B。

气候变化可能导致粮食产量下降，B 选项符合。

21. What role do forests play in the climate system?
A. They release more carbon dioxide.
B. They have no impact.
C. They absorb carbon dioxide.
D. They increase temperatures.
答案：C。

森林在气候系统中吸收二氧化碳，C 选项正确。

22. The climate models are developed based on ______.
A. guesses
B. accurate data and scientific theories
C. random assumptions
D. no evidence
答案：B。

气候模型是基于准确的数据和科学理论开发的，B 选项符合。

23. Which of the following is a sign of a changing climate?
A. Stable sea levels
B. Unchanged precipitation patterns
C. Melting polar ice caps
D. Fewer natural disasters
答案：C。

极地冰盖的融化是气候变化的一个迹象，C 选项正确。

24. To address climate change, it is essential to ______.
A. continue business as usual
B. increase the use of fossil fuels
C. promote sustainable practices
D. ignore scientific research
答案：C。

为应对气候变化，推广可持续的做法是必要的，C 选项符合。

25. The impact of climate change is ______ across different regions.
A. uniform
B. diverse
C. negligible
D. positive
答案：B。

气候变化的影响在不同地区是多样的，B 选项符合。

26. What can individuals do to contribute to climate change mitigation?
A. Waste more water
B. Recycle and reuse
C. Increase energy consumption
D. Destroy natural habitats
答案：B。

个人可以通过回收和再利用为缓解气候变化做出贡献，
B 选项正确。

27. The scientific community agrees that climate change is ______.
A. a hoax
B. a natural phenomenon only
C. caused by human activities and natural factors
D. not a serious issue
答案：C。

科学界一致认为气候变化是由人类活动和自然因素引起的，C 选项符合。

28. Which of the following is a potential adaptation strategy to climate change?
A. Building in flood-prone areas
B. Ignoring water shortages
C. Developing drought-resistant crops
D. Increasing deforestation
答案：C。

开发耐旱作物是应对气候变化的潜在适应策略，C 选项正确。

29. The cost of addressing climate change is ______ the cost of not taking action.
A. lower than
B. higher than
C. equal to
D. unrelated to
答案：A。

应对气候变化的成本低于不采取行动的成本，A 选项符合。

30. What is the relationship between climate change and biodiversity loss?
A. They are not related.
B. Climate change contributes to biodiversity loss.
C. Biodiversity loss causes climate change.
D. They have no impact on each other.
答案：B。

气候变化导致生物多样性丧失，B 选项正确。

31. The government's investment in clean energy is expected to
______.
A. have no effect
B. increase pollution
C. reduce reliance on fossil fuels
D. slow down economic growth
答案：C。

政府对清洁能源的投资有望减少对化石燃料的依赖，
C 选项正确。

32. Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Methane
D. Helium
答案：C。

甲烷是一种温室气体，C 选项正确。

33. The frequency of heatwaves is likely to ______ due to climate change.
A. decrease
B. remain the same
C. increase
D. be unpredictable
答案：C。

由于气候变化，热浪的频率可能会增加，C 选项符合。

34. What is the main challenge in predicting climate change accurately?
A. Lack of data
B. Simple climate models
C. Unpredictable human behavior
D. Stable weather patterns
答案：A。

准确预测气候变化的主要挑战是缺乏数据，A 选项符合。

35. The implementation of climate policies requires ______.
A. no public support
B. international cooperation
C. individual opposition
D. ignoring scientific advice
答案：B。

气候政策的实施需要国际合作，B 选项正确。

36. Which of the following is a long-term effect of climate change?
A. Temporary temperature changes
B. Short-term precipitation variations
C. Shifts in ocean currents
D. Frequent thunderstorms
答案：C。

洋流的变化是气候变化的长期影响，C 选项正确。

37. The study of paleoclimates helps us understand ______.
A. current climate patterns only
B. future climate scenarios
C. past and present climate variations
D. nothing about climate
答案：C。

对古气候的研究有助于我们了解过去和现在的气候变化，C 选项正确。

38. What can businesses do to contribute to climate action?
A. Increase emissions
B. Ignore energy efficiency
C. Adopt sustainable practices
D. Oppose environmental regulations
答案：C。

企业可以通过采取可持续的做法为气候行动做出贡献，
C 选项正确。

39. The climate change debate often focuses on ______.
A. scientific uncertainties
B. ignoring the problem
C. short-term benefits
D. political and economic implications
答案：D。

气候变化的辩论常常聚焦于政治和经济影响，D 选项符合。

40. Which of the following is a measure to adapt to climate change in agriculture?
A. Using outdated farming methods
B. Ignoring soil erosion
C. Introducing drought-tolerant crops
D. Overusing pesticides
答案：C。

引入耐旱作物是农业适应气候变化的一项措施，C 选项正确。