39. How does the Southern Ocean contribute to the Antarctic ecosystem?
(A) It is devoid of any marine life.
(B) It serves as a breeding ground for Arctic species.
(C) It harbors bedrock of the Antarctic food chain.
(D) It experiences rapid desertification.
(E) It is heavily polluted by industrial waste.

35. What evidence suggests that the Nabateans possessed advanced architectural skills in Petra? (A) The presence of hidden treasures within the Treasury (B) The intricate facade of Treasury adorned with columns, statues, and friezes (C) The strategic location of Petra along the Silk Road (D) The erosion, vandalism, and tourism pressures faced by Petra (E) The Monastery飞 location atop a mountain peak

36. What are some characteristics of the Antarctic continent mentioned in the passage? (A) Its lush vegetation and temperate climate (B) Its frozen landscapes and severe weather conditions (C) Ks volcanic activity and tropical rainforests (D) Its arid deserts and sand dunes (E) Its dense population and urban development

37. What is unique about the Antarctic ecosystem? (A) It is the warmest continent on Earth. (B) It harbors a high concentration of human settlements. (C) It lacks any form of marine life. (D) It contains adaptations and life forms found nowhere else on the planet. (E) It experiences frequent volcanic eruptions.

38. What dominates the Antarctic landscape? (A) Dense forests and lush vegetation (B) Gigantic ice shelves and towering glaciers (C) Expansive deserts and sand dunes (D) Tropical rainforests and meandering rivers (E) Sprawling urban centers and industrial complexes

40. From the passage, what can be inferred about the Antarctic wilderness? (A) It lacks complexity in its ecosystem. (B) It is easily understood by scientists. (C) It is characterized by its resilience. (D) It is a well-explored region. (E) It experiences mild weather conditions.

41. What is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and what does it represent? (A) A complex computer program； the culmination of human ingenuity in computer science and cognitive psychology. (B) A simple system； the end of research and innovation in computer science and cognitive psychology. (C) A sophisticated technology； the beginning of research and innovation in computer science and cognitive psychology. (D) A basic tool； the end of human ingenuity in computer science and cognitive psychology. (E) A primitive concept； the beginning of human ingenuity in computer science and cognitive psychology.

42. What are Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and how do they work? (A) A framework for generating synthetic data； by using two neural networks (B) A network for generating real data； by using one neural network (C) A system for analyzing data； by using multiple neural networks (D) A tool for storing data； by using advanced algorithms (E) A method for classifying data； by using statistical techniques

43. What is reinforcement learning and what tasks can it perform? (A) A technique inspired by cognitive psychology； it can play video games. (B) A method for optimizing logistics； it can control robotic systems. (C) A framework for making decisions； it can interact with an environment. (D) A strategy inspired by psychology； it can master complex tasks. (E) A concept from artificial intelligence； it can receive feedback.

44. According to the passage, what are some of the hurdles that AI encounters? (A) Moral considerations and bias alleviation (B) Legal regulations and government oversight (C) Technological limitations and computational constraints (D) Economic disparities and workforce displacement (E) Environmental sustainability and energy consumption

45. What is the potential of AI according to the passage? (A) To facilitate incremental advancements and maintain the status quo (B) To spur human growth and unlock unprecedented opportunities for innovation (C) To create new barriers to technological advancement and hinder societal development (D) To enhance human capabilities and foster greater collaboration between humans and machines (E) To lead to societal stagnation and impede future growth