ASVAB General Science Practice Test 218876 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1

An element in the physical state of __________ maintains a constant volume but their shape depends upon the shape of their container.

81% Answer Correctly

liquid

solid

gas

plasma


Solution

In the liquid state, molecules flow freely around each other and exist at a higher temperature range than the same substance in a solid state. Liquids maintain a constant volume but their shape depends upon the shape of their container.


2

The __________ is a system of muscles that allows breathing.

74% Answer Correctly

trachea

bronchioles

pulmonary

diaphragm


Solution

The diaphragm is a system of muscles that allows breathing. During inhalation, the diaphragm expands and air rushes in to fill the space created. Then, during exhalation, the diaphragm contracts and forces the air back out.


3

In the food chain, omnivores may be which of the following?

45% Answer Correctly

secondary or tertiary consumers

primary or secondary consumers

primary or tertiary consumers

secondary consumers or scavengers


Solution

Secondary or tertiary consumers may be omnivores.


4

Heat is always transferred from __________ to __________ environments.

68% Answer Correctly

warmer, cooler

dense, empty

empty, dense

cooler, warmer


Solution

Heat is always transferred from warmer to cooler environments and conduction is the simplest way this transfer can occur. It is accomplished through direct contact between materials and materials like metals that transfer heat efficiently are called conductors while those that conduct heat poorly, such as plastic, are called insulators.


5

The most diverse kindgom of life is which of the following?

46% Answer Correctly

animals

protists

plants

fungi


Solution

Below domain, life is classified into six kingdoms: plants, animals, archaebacteria, eubacteria, and fungi. The last kingdom, protists, include all microscopic organisms that are not bacteria, animals, plants or fungi.  (Archaebacteria and eubacteria are sometimes combined into a single kingdom, monera.)