ASVAB General Science Practice Test 219357 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

In the classification of life, which of the following is not a kingdom?

63% Answer Correctly

fungi

plants

bacteria

animals


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.)


2

The heat from the Sun traveling to Earth is an example of which of the following?

85% Answer Correctly

radiation

conduction

convection

electricity


Solution

Radiation occurs when electromagnetic waves transmit heat. An example is the heat from the Sun as it travels to Earth.


3

Which of the following temperatures is least like the others?

43% Answer Correctly

32°F

-273°C

0K

absolute zero


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

Respiration is the process by which __________ absorb oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.

62% Answer Correctly

diaphragms

capillaries

blood cells

bronchioles


Solution

The respiratory system manages respiration which is the process by which blood cells absorb oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.


5

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

61% Answer Correctly

phenotype

chromotype

DNA

genotype


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.