ASVAB General Science Practice Test 174143 Results

	Your Results	Global Average
Questions	5	5
Correct	0	3.88
Score	0%	78%

Review

The heat from the Sun traveling to Earth is an example of which of the following?

85% Answer Correctly

	conduction
	radiation
	electricity
	convection

Solution

Radiation occurs when electromagnetic waves transmit heat. An example is the heat from the Sun as it travels to Earth.

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

79% Answer Correctly

	transitional
	kinetic
	gravitational
	potential

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.

Generally, an atom has __________ negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.

67% Answer Correctly

	equal numbers of
	double the number of
	fewer
	more

Solution

An electron is a subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. Generally, an atom has the same number of negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.

Leafy vegetables, beans, potatoes, fruits, and whole grains are good sources of:

82% Answer Correctly

	protein
	unsaturated fat
	saturated fat
	fiber

Solution

Fiber provides bulk to help the large intestine carry away waste. Good sources of fiber are leafy vegetables, beans, potatoes, fruits, and whole grains.

During digestion, the kidneys filter substances from the blood. Which of the following is not filtered by the kidneys?

74% Answer Correctly

	salt
	water
	minerals
	fats

Solution

Chemical waste like excess water, minerals, and salt are filtered from the blood by the kidneys and secreted into the urine. Urine is transported from the kidneys to the bladder through ureters.