Questions of the TOEFL iBT Reading Comprehension Practice Test 019

Question 1. According to the paragraph, what is remote sensing technology used for?
A) Gathering data about the Earth's atmosphere
B) Conducting medical research
C) Monitoring traffic patterns
D) Gathering data about the Earth's surface

Question 2. Paragraph mentions which of the following as a significant advance in remote sensing technology?
A) Development of digital imaging
B) Use of balloon-borne cameras
C) Advancement in radar technology
D) Use of computers for data analysis

Question 3. According to the paragraph, which of the following is NOT true about synthetic aperture radar (SAR) systems?
A) They use radar signals to gather information about the Earth's surface
B) They can gather data about the underlying geology and topography
C) They can only be used in clear weather conditions
D) They have applications in detecting subsurface geological structures and mapping forests

Question 4. Which of the following can be inferred from the paragraph about remote sensing technology?
A) Remote sensing technology has only been developed in the 21st century.
B) Remote sensing technology is only useful for weather forecasting and urban planning.
C) The development of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) systems has been a major advance in remote sensing technology.
D) Remote sensing technology has no applications in the field of oceanography.

Question 5. The author of the paragraph implies that UAVs are becoming more popular for remote sensing applications for which of the following reasons?
A) They are less expensive than traditional satellite-based systems.
B) They are easier to operate than traditional satellite-based systems.
C) They are capable of flying at higher altitudes than traditional satellite-based systems.
D) They can provide higher-resolution images and operate in challenging environments.

Question 6. The word "revolutionized" in the first sentence is closest in meaning to:
A) Reinvented
B) Destroyed
C) Overhauled
D) Transformed

Question 7. In stating that "remote sensing technology is now one of the most advanced and sophisticated areas of scientific research," the author means that:
A) Remote sensing technology is obsolete and no longer useful.
B) Remote sensing technology is only useful for a few specific applications.
C) Remote sensing technology has undergone significant development and improvement.
D) Remote sensing technology is only used by a small group of researchers.

Question 8. The phrase "on the horizon" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to:
A) About to happen
B) Far away
C) Impossible to see
D) Not important

Question 9. Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the following sentence: "The technology is now capable of capturing detailed images of the Earth's surface at high resolutions, and can even penetrate the Earth's atmosphere to gather data about the underlying geology and topography."
A) The technology can gather information about the Earth's geology and topography.
B) The technology can capture images of the Earth's surface at high resolutions.
C) The technology can penetrate the Earth's atmosphere to gather data.
D) The technology can capture detailed images of the Earth's surface and gather data about its geology and topography.

Question 10. Look at the four letters – (A), (B), (C), and (D), – that indicate where the following sentence can be added to the passage. "In the 1990s, the advent of digital imaging and the widespread use of computers revolutionized the field, providing scientists with the ability to process, store, and analyze vast amounts of data." Where would the sentence best fit?
(A)
(B)
(C)
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