ASVAB General Science Practice Test 358275 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1

The gravitational interaction of Earth and the Moon is responsible for which of these?

77% Answer Correctly

the northern lights

day and night cycle

seasons

tides


Solution

Tides are caused by the gravitational interaction of Earth and the Moon.


2

Which part of the respiratory system helps protect against infection?

54% Answer Correctly

nasal cavity

trachea

pharynx

epiglottis


Solution

After air enters through the nose, it passes through the nasal cavity which filters, moistens, and warms it. Further filtering takes place in the pharynx, which also helps protect against infection, and then in the trachea which is just past the epiglottis, responsible for preventing food from entering the airway.


3

Leafy vegetables, beans, potatoes, fruits, and whole grains are good sources of:

83% Answer Correctly

fiber

protein

unsaturated fat

saturated fat


Solution

Fiber provides bulk to help the large intestine carry away waste. Good sources of fiber are leafy vegetables, beans, potatoes, fruits, and whole grains.


4

Which of these is not a phase in cell division?

62% Answer Correctly

megaphase

interphase

anaphase

cytokinesis


Solution

Cell division is the process by which cells replicate genetic material in the nucleus and consists of several phases, beginning with interphase and ending with cytokinesis.


5

As part of digestion, the liver produces bile which breaks down:

65% Answer Correctly

starches

protein

sugars

fat


Solution

The liver produces bile which emulsifies (separates) fat.