ASVAB General Science Practice Test 141530 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1

Which of the following is the formula for power?

56% Answer Correctly

\(P = w t\)

\(P = {\vec{w} \over t}\)

\(P = {w \over t}\)

\(P = \vec{w}t\)


Solution

Power is the rate at which work is performed or work per unit time:  \(P = {w \over t}\)  and is measured in watts (W).


2

In the metric system, what prefix represents 10-3?

62% Answer Correctly

centi

milli

kilo

mega


Solution

In the metric system, milli is the prefix for 10-3.


3

Which of Earth's layers has weather?

63% Answer Correctly

troposphere

thermosphere

stratosphere

mesosphere


Solution

The Earth's atmosphere has several layers starting with the troposphere which is closest in proximity to the surface. Containing most of the Earth's breathable air (oxygen and nitrogen), it's a region with warmer temperatures closer to the surface and cooler temperatures farther away which results in the rising and falling air that generates weather.


4

The __________ is a system of muscles that allows breathing.

74% Answer Correctly

trachea

diaphragm

pulmonary

bronchioles


Solution

The diaphragm is a system of muscles that allows breathing. During inhalation, the diaphragm expands and air rushes in to fill the space created. Then, during exhalation, the diaphragm contracts and forces the air back out.


5

During digestion, after proteins are broken down where does the undigested food go next?

53% Answer Correctly

stomach

large intestine

esophagus

small intestine


Solution

Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the stomach to help break down protein.