ASVAB General Science Practice Test 159851 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1

Which of the following temperatures is least like the others?

43% Answer Correctly

-273°C

0K

32°F

absolute zero


Solution

Absolute zero is the coldest possible temperature in the universe. In the Kelvin scale, absolute zero is 0K and in the Celsius scale it is -273°C.


2

The universal recipient blood type can recieve any other blood type. Which blood type is the universal recipient?

46% Answer Correctly

O

AB-positive

O-negative

AB


Solution

Blood transfer is limited by the type and Rh factor of the blood. Someone who has Rh-factor negative blood cannot receive blood with a positive type but a person with Rh-factor positive type blood can receive Rh-negative blood. Type O negative blood is the universal donor because it can be given to a person with any blood type. Type AB positive is the universal recipient meaning someone with this blood type can receive any other type of blood.


3

Saturated fats can __________ LDL ("bad") cholesterol while unsaturated fats can __________ it.

78% Answer Correctly

decrease, raise

raise, decrease

decrease, stabilize

stabilize, raise


Solution

Saturated fats can raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol while unsaturated fats can decrease it.


4

The gravitational interaction of Earth and the Moon is responsible for which of these?

77% Answer Correctly

tides

seasons

the northern lights

day and night cycle


Solution

Tides are caused by the gravitational interaction of Earth and the Moon.


5

Which of the following is not a base unit in the metric system?

88% Answer Correctly

liter

meter

degree Fahrenheit

gram


Solution

The Fahrenheit scale is used for measuring temperature in the British system. The metric system uses the Celsius scale.