ASVAB General Science Practice Test 206763 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.89
Score 0% 58%

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1

In the classification of life, bacteria, archaea and eukaryota are which of the following?

62% Answer Correctly

classes

domains

species

kingdoms


Solution

The broadest classification of life splits all organisms into three groups called domains. The three domains of life are bacteria, archaea and eukaryota.


2

Blood is circulated throughout the body via:

37% Answer Correctly

veins

arterioles

capillaries

aorta


Solution

The aorta is the body's largest artery and receives blood from the pulmonary vein via the left ventricle. From there, blood is circulated through the rest of the body through smaller arteries called arterioles that branch out from the heart. Finally, blood is delivered to bodily tissues through capillaries.


3

Which of the following describes how a person's genes express themselves in physical characteristics?

61% Answer Correctly

chromotype

phenotype

genotype

DNA


Solution

A person's genotype is their genetic makeup and includes both dominant and recessive alleles. Phenotype is how the genes express themselves in physical characteristics.


4

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

67% Answer Correctly

fewer

equal numbers of

double the number of

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.


5

What type of cloud is responsible for fog?

62% Answer Correctly

cumulonimbus

cumulus

stratus

cirrus


Solution

Clouds are categorized based on their shape, size, and altitude. Stratus clouds are low-altitude clouds characterized by horizontal layering with a broad flat base. When stratus clouds occur on the ground the result is fog.