ASVAB General Science Practice Test 132401 Results

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1

Neurons are part of the __________ nervous system.

42% Answer Correctly

central

somatic

autonomic

peripheral
Solution

The nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) and the peripheral nervous system which is the network of nerve cells (neurons) that collect and distribute signals from the central nervous system throughout the body.

2

Water coming to a boil on a stove, ice melting, and steam from a cup of coffee are all examples of which of the following? 

66% Answer Correctly

reflection

convection

conduction

radiation
Solution

Convection is the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas.

3

The energy posessed by a thrown baseball is an example of what kind of energy?

79% Answer Correctly

gravitational

kinetic

potential

transitional
Solution

Kinetic energy is the energy posessed by a moving object. Potential energy is stored energy in a stationary object based on its location, position, shape, or state.

4

Regulation of heart rhythm occurs in:

61% Answer Correctly

nerves

cerebellum

cerebrum

medulla
Solution

Part of the brainstem, the medulla is the connection between the brain and the spinal cord. It controls involuntary actions like breathing, swallowing, and heartbeat.

5

Absolute zero is which of the following?

58% Answer Correctly

0°C

the freezing point of hydrogen

the freezing point of oxygen

the coldest temperature possible in the universe
Solution

In contrast to the Celsius scale (measured in degrees centigrade) that fixes 0° at the freezing point of water and the Fahrenheit scale that uses 32°, the Kelvin scale fixes 0 at absolute zero (-273°C) which is the lowest temperature possible in the universe.