ASVAB General Science Practice Test 201607 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment is known as:

79% Answer Correctly

biome

ecosystem

population

community


Solution

An ecosystem is a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. This includes both the biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living).


2

The angle of reflection is equal to which the following?

48% Answer Correctly

focal point

90°

angle of incidence

refractive index


Solution

The law of reflection specifies how waves, including light waves, bounce off of surfaces. Specifically, the angle of incidence of the approaching wave is equal to the angle of reflection of the reflected wave as measured from a line perpendicular (90°) to the surface.


3

Which of these is matter than cannot be separated into different types of matter by ordinary chemical methods?

49% Answer Correctly

element

compound

atom

molecule


Solution

An element is matter than cannot be separated into different types of matter by ordinary chemical methods.


4

__________ is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.

82% Answer Correctly

shingles

anemia

diabetes

scurvy


Solution

Anemia, which may cause weakness, dizziness, and headaches is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.


5

Earth's troposphere layer is which of the following?

73% Answer Correctly

hottest

farthest from the surface

closest to the surface

coldest


Solution

The Earth's atmosphere has several layers starting with the troposphere which is closest in proximity to the surface. Containing most of the Earth's breathable air (oxygen and nitrogen), it's a region with warmer temperatures closer to the surface and cooler temperatures farther away which results in the rising and falling air that generates weather.