ASVAB General Science Practice Test 28008 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1

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

85% Answer Correctly

convection

electricity

radiation

conduction


Solution

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


2

A __________ is the smallest multi-atom particle of an element or compound that can exist and still retain the characteristics of the element or compound. 

72% Answer Correctly

neutron

ion

isotope

molecule


Solution

A molecule is the smallest multi-atom particle of an element or compound that can exist and still retain the characteristics of the element or compound. The molecules of elements consist of two or more similar atoms, the molecules of compounds consist of two or more different atoms.


3

Convert 0C° to F°.

72% Answer Correctly

-32

0

16

32


Solution

To convert from C° to F° use:

\(F° = {9 \over 5}C° + 32\)

\(F° = {9 \over 5}(0) + 32\)

\(F° = 0 + 32 = 32\)

 


4

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

60% Answer Correctly

6

dozens

3

5


Solution

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


5

Examples of tertiary consumers include:

73% Answer Correctly

sharks

fish

cows

chickens


Solution

Tertiary consumers eat primary consumers and secondary consumers and are typically carnivorous predators. Tertiary consumers may also be omnivores. Examples include wolves, sharks, and human beings.