ASVAB General Science Practice Test 131130 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1

Which of the following is not one of the outer planets?

73% Answer Correctly

Neptune

Jupiter

Uranus

Venus


Solution

In contrast to the solid terrestrial planets, the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) consist of hydrogen and helium gas and water.


2

Which of the following is the smallest component of an element that still retains the properties of the element?

74% Answer Correctly

molecule

neutron

atom

element


Solution

An atom is the smallest component of an element that still retains the properties of the element.


3

I biome is made up of naturally occurring flora and fauna.  Fauna is which of the following?

61% Answer Correctly

animals

habitats

minerals

plants


Solution

A biome is a large naturally occurring community of flora (plants) and fauna (animals) occupying a major habitat (home or environment).


4

Which of the following would you find in the side view mirror of a car?

58% Answer Correctly

convex mirror

concave lens

convex lens

concave mirror


Solution

A concave (or converging) mirror bulges inward and focuses reflected light on the mirror's focal point where the mirror's angles of incidence converge. In contrast, a convex (or diverging) mirror bulges outward and diffuses the light waves that strike it. A common use of a concave mirror is in a reflecting telescope, a common use of a convex mirror is in the side view mirror of a car.


5

As part of digestion, the liver produces bile which breaks down:

65% Answer Correctly

fat

sugars

protein

starches


Solution

The liver produces bile which emulsifies (separates) fat.