ASVAB General Science Practice Test 122495 Results

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1

Which of the following is the correct order for types of radiation from lowest to highest frequency?

63% Answer Correctly

radio waves → visible light → gamma rays

microwaves → radio waves → visible light

visible light → ultraviolet light → radio waves

infrared waves → microwaves → ultraviolet light


Solution

The electromagnetic spectrum covers all possible wavelengths and frequencies of radiation.  From lowest frequency (longest wavelength) to highest frequency (shortest wavelength) radiation: radio waves → microwaves → infrared waves → visible light → ultraviolet light → X-rays → gamma rays.


2

__________ is caused by a lack of Vitamin C.

64% Answer Correctly

shingles

anemia

diabetes

scurvy


Solution

Scurvy is a difficiency disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C in the diet.


3

The respiratory and circulatory systems are similar in that they:

83% Answer Correctly

transport oxygen

transport nutrients

deoxygenate blood

add carbon dioxide


Solution

Like the respiratory system, the circulatory system serves to transport oxygen throughout the body while removing carbon dioxide. In addition, the circulatory system transports nutrients from the digestive system.


4

Molecules and atoms that are inputs to a chemical reaction are known as which of the following?

63% Answer Correctly

products

components

fuel

reactants


Solution

During a chemical reaction molecules and atoms (reactants) are rearranged into new combinations that result in new kinds of atoms or molecules (products).


5

Which of the following is not true of light waves?

62% Answer Correctly

travel faster than sound waves

are mechanical waves

are electromagnetic waves

can travel through a vacuum


Solution

Unlike mechanical sound waves that require a physical medium for propagation, light waves are electromagnetic and can travel through empty space. Light waves are also much faster, travelling at 186,000 m/s vs. 343 m/s for sound waves.