ASVAB General Science Practice Test 15933 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.84
Score 0% 57%

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1

Absolute zero is which of the following?

57% Answer Correctly

0°C

the freezing point of oxygen

the freezing point of hydrogen

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.


2

Which of these foods should a person with high cholesterol avoid?

60% Answer Correctly

eggs

vegetable oils

avocados

olive oil


Solution

Fats come in three types, saturated (meats, shellfish, eggs, milk), monounsaturated (olives, almonds, avocados), and polyunsaturated (vegetable oils). Saturated fats can raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol while unsaturated fats can decrease it.


3

-40°F is how many °C?

40% Answer Correctly

-40

\(-{40 \over 9}\)

-8

\({40 \over 9}\)


Solution

The formula to convert from F° to C° is:

\(C° = {5 \over 9} (F° - 32)\)

plugging in our values gives:

\(C° = {5 \over 9} (-40 - 32)\)

\(C° = {5 \over 9} (-72) = {{-72 \times 5} \over 9}\)

\(C° = {-360 \over 9}\)

\(C° = -40\)


4

In taxonomy, domains are the broadest classification of life. How many domains are there?

60% Answer Correctly

dozens

3

5

6


Solution

The broadest classification of life splits all organisms into three groups called domains. The three domains of life are bacteria, archaea and eukaryota.


5

What type of cloud is responsible for fog?

62% Answer Correctly

stratus

cirrus

cumulus

cumulonimbus


Solution

Clouds are categorized based on their shape, size, and altitude. Stratus clouds are low-altitude clouds characterized by horizontal layering with a broad flat base. When stratus clouds occur on the ground the result is fog.