ASVAB General Science Practice Test 178225 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1

What part of the brain is responsible for the major senses (thinking, hearing, seeing)?

65% Answer Correctly

medulla

brainstem

cerebrum

cerebellum


Solution

The cerebrum is the major part of the brain and is responsible for the main senses (thinking, hearing, seeing).


2

Which of these is not a phase in cell division?

62% Answer Correctly

megaphase

anaphase

interphase

cytokinesis


Solution

Cell division is the process by which cells replicate genetic material in the nucleus and consists of several phases, beginning with interphase and ending with cytokinesis.


3

The biosphere consists of which of the following?

87% Answer Correctly

lithosphere

atmosphere

hydrosphere

all of these


Solution

The biosphere is the global ecological system integrating all living beings and their relationships. This includes their interactions with the lithosphere (the rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle), hydrosphere (all surface water), and atmosphere (the envelope of gases surrounding the planet).


4

The Rh factor antigen in blood determines:

57% Answer Correctly

universal recipient status

blood type

postive or negative

universal donor status


Solution

Blood is categorized into four different types (A, B, AB, and O) based on the type of antigens found on the outside of the red blood cells. Additionally, each type can be negative or positive based on whether or not the cells have an antigen called the Rh factor.


5

What kind of weather front is likely to create clouds and storms?

58% Answer Correctly

cold front 

stationary front

temperate front

warm front


Solution

A warm front is the boundary between warm and cool (or cold) air when the warm air is replacing the cold air. Warm air at the surface pushes above the cool air mass creating clouds and storms.