ASVAB General Science Practice Test 196659 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.90
Score 0% 58%

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1

Earth's history is divided into time periods, which of these is the longest time period? 

67% Answer Correctly

epoch

era

age

eon


Solution

The Earth is approximately 4.6 billion years old and its history is divided into time periods based on the events that took place and the forms of life that were dominant during those periods. The largest graduation of time is the eon and each eon is subdivided into eras, eras into periods, periods into epochs, and epochs into ages.


2

In cell biology, what part of the cell contains organelles?

54% Answer Correctly

cell membrane

cell wall

nucleus

cytoplasm


Solution

The nucleus of a eukaryotic cell contains the genetic material of the cell and is surrounded by cytoplasm which contains many organelles.


3

Which of the following temperatures is least like the others?

43% Answer Correctly

absolute zero

-273°C

0K

32°F


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.


4

The Sun is a __________-type main-sequence star.

64% Answer Correctly

D

G

S

E


Solution

The Sun is a G-type main-sequence star (G2V) but is informally known as a yellow dwarf star. Composed of 73% hydrogen and 25% helium, the hot plasma that makes up the Sun reaches 9,900°F (5,505°C) at the surface. It formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago and makes up 99.86% of the mass in the solar system.


5

I biome is made up of naturally occurring flora and fauna.  Fauna is which of the following?

61% Answer Correctly

minerals

plants

habitats

animals


Solution

A biome is a large naturally occurring community of flora (plants) and fauna (animals) occupying a major habitat (home or environment).