ASVAB General Science Practice Test 366367 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1

The angle of reflection is equal to which the following?

48% Answer Correctly

angle of incidence

focal point

90°

refractive index


Solution

The law of reflection specifies how waves, including light waves, bounce off of surfaces. Specifically, the angle of incidence of the approaching wave is equal to the angle of reflection of the reflected wave as measured from a line perpendicular (90°) to the surface.


2

The biosphere consists of which of the following?

87% Answer Correctly

lithosphere

atmosphere

all of these

hydrosphere


Solution

The biosphere is the global ecological system integrating all living beings and their relationships. This includes their interactions with the lithosphere (the rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle), hydrosphere (all surface water), and atmosphere (the envelope of gases surrounding the planet).


3

Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the __________ to help break down protein.

77% Answer Correctly

stomach

mouth

small intestine

large intestine


Solution

Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the stomach to help break down protein.


4

Regulation of heart rhythm occurs in:

61% Answer Correctly

cerebellum

nerves

medulla

cerebrum


Solution

Part of the brainstem, the medulla is the connection between the brain and the spinal cord. It controls involuntary actions like breathing, swallowing, and heartbeat.


5

Which of the following is the correct order for types of radiation from lowest to highest frequency?

63% Answer Correctly

visible light → ultraviolet light → radio waves

infrared waves → microwaves → ultraviolet light

microwaves → radio waves → visible light

radio waves → visible light → gamma rays


Solution

The electromagnetic spectrum covers all possible wavelengths and frequencies of radiation.  From lowest frequency (longest wavelength) to highest frequency (shortest wavelength) radiation: radio waves → microwaves → infrared waves → visible light → ultraviolet light → X-rays → gamma rays.