ASVAB General Science Practice Test 371189 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1

Earth's troposphere layer is which of the following?

73% Answer Correctly

farthest from the surface

coldest

hottest

closest to the surface


Solution

The Earth's atmosphere has several layers starting with the troposphere which is closest in proximity to the surface. Containing most of the Earth's breathable air (oxygen and nitrogen), it's a region with warmer temperatures closer to the surface and cooler temperatures farther away which results in the rising and falling air that generates weather.


2

In the metric system, what prefix represents 103?

61% Answer Correctly

milli

mega

centi

kilo


Solution

Kilo is the metric system prefix for 103.


3

__________ is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.

82% Answer Correctly

diabetes

scurvy

shingles

anemia


Solution

Anemia, which may cause weakness, dizziness, and headaches is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.


4

The number system most used in science is the:

94% Answer Correctly

American system

metric system

British system

English system


Solution

The metric system is a number system that designates one base unit for each type of measurement.  For example, the base unit for length is the meter and the base unit for mass is the gram.


5

During digestion, after proteins are broken down where does the undigested food go next?

53% Answer Correctly

small intestine

large intestine

esophagus

stomach


Solution

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