ASVAB General Science Practice Test 167544 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
Score 0% 62%

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1

As part of the carbon cycle, plants release carbon into the atmosphere through which process?

45% Answer Correctly

photosynthesis

decomposition

evaporation

sedimentation


Solution

The carbon cycle represents the ciruit of carbon through Earth's ecosystem. Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere is absorbed by plants through photosynthesis. Plants then die and release carbon back into the atmosphere during decomposition or are eaten by animals who breathe (respiration) the carbon into the atmosphere they exhale and produce waste which also releases carbon as it decays.


2

Convert -20C° to F°.

54% Answer Correctly

36

78

-36

-4


Solution

To convert from C° to F° use:

\(F° = {9 \over 5}C° + 32\)

\(F° = {9 \over 5}(-20) + 32\)

\(F° = {-180 \over 5} + 32\)

\(F° = -36 + 32 = -4\)


3

The rows of the Periodic Table of the Elements are called:

62% Answer Correctly

periods

groups

families

shells


Solution

The rows of the Periodic Table are called periods and contain elements that have the same number of electron shells ordered from lower to higher atomic number. 


4

Tough fibrous cords of connective tissue that connect muscles to the skeleton are called:

71% Answer Correctly

cartilage

ligaments

vertebra

tendons


Solution

Tough fibrous cords of connective tissue called tendons connect muscles to the skeleton while another type of connective tissue called ligaments connect bones to other bones at joints (elbow, knee, fingers, spinal column).


5

The __________ is a system of muscles that allows breathing.

74% Answer Correctly

bronchioles

pulmonary

diaphragm

trachea


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.