ASVAB General Science Practice Test 249651 Results

	Your Results	Global Average
Questions	5	5
Correct	0	3.42
Score	0%	68%

Review

Atoms of an element whose atoms can vary in the number of neutrons in their nucleus are called which of the following?

64% Answer Correctly

	ions
	products
	reactants
	isotopes

Solution

The atomic mass of an element listed in the Periodic Table represents the average mass of a single atom of that element and is measured in atomic mass units (amu). This number is an average as some elements have isotopes with atoms that vary in their number of neturons and, therefore, differ in weight.

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

82% Answer Correctly

	scurvy
	shingles
	diabetes
	anemia

Solution

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

Which of the following describes the Earth's outer core?

45% Answer Correctly

	liquid
	makes up most of the Earth's volume
	solid
	primarily solid

Solution

The Earth's core is divided into the liquid outer core (1,430 miles or 2,300 km radius) and the solid inner core (745 miles or 1,200 km radius).

In taxonomy, domains are the broadest classification of life. How many domains are there?

61% Answer Correctly

	6
	5
	3
	dozens

Solution

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

Saturated fats can __________ LDL ("bad") cholesterol while unsaturated fats can __________ it.

78% Answer Correctly

	decrease, raise
	raise, decrease
	stabilize, raise
	decrease, stabilize

Solution

Saturated fats can raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol while unsaturated fats can decrease it.