ASVAB General Science Practice Test 25580 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1

What part of the brain is responsible for for balance, movement, and muscle coordination?

70% Answer Correctly

cerebellum

medulla

cerebrum

brainstem


Solution

The cerebellum is a large cluster of nerves at the base of the brain that's responsible for balance, movement, and muscle coordination.


2

__________ and __________ pair to strengthen bones.

65% Answer Correctly

calcium, vitamin A

vitamin D, magnesium

iron, calcium

vitamin D, calcium


Solution

Vitamin D helps calcium strengthen bones while also aiding muscle, nerve, and immune system function.


3

Convert -20C° to F°.

54% Answer Correctly

36

-4

78

-36


Solution

To convert from C° to F° use:

\(F° = {9 \over 5}C° + 32\)

\(F° = {9 \over 5}(-20) + 32\)

\(F° = {-180 \over 5} + 32\)

\(F° = -36 + 32 = -4\)


4

What is the body's largest artery?

72% Answer Correctly

arteriole

vena cava

capillary

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.


5

When two air masses meet and neither is displaced, what kind of front is present?

75% Answer Correctly

warm 

cold

stationary

occluded


Solution

When two air masses meet and neither is displaced, a stationary front is created. Stationary fronts often cause persistent cloudy wet weather.