ASVAB General Science Practice Test 36511 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

Generally, an atom has __________ negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.

67% Answer Correctly

fewer

equal numbers of

more

double the number of


Solution

An electron is a subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. Generally, an atom has the same number of negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.


2

__________ is caused by a lack of Vitamin C.

65% Answer Correctly

diabetes

scurvy

shingles

anemia


Solution

Scurvy is a difficiency disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C in the diet.


3

Which part of the respiratory system helps protect against infection?

54% Answer Correctly

pharynx

epiglottis

trachea

nasal cavity


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.


4

When compared to eukaryotic cells, prokaryotic cells are:

60% Answer Correctly

less complex

more complex

none of these

similarly complex


Solution

Cells are classified into one of two groups based on whether or not they have a nucleus. Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus and therefore have a less complex structure than eukaryotic cells.


5

Which of the following is not a terrestrial planet?

69% Answer Correctly

Mercury

Jupiter

Earth

Venus


Solution

The four planets closest to the Sun (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) are called terrestrial (Earth-like) planets because, like the Earth, they're solid with inner metal cores covered by rocky surfaces.