ASVAB General Science Practice Test 373300 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1

Herbivores are __________ that subsist on producers like plants and fungus.

73% Answer Correctly

secondary consumers

primary consumers

scavengers

tertiary consumers
Solution

Primary consumers (herbivores) subsist on producers like plants and fungus.  Examples are grasshoppers, cows, and plankton.

2

Which part of the respiratory system helps protect against infection?

54% Answer Correctly

nasal cavity

epiglottis

trachea

pharynx
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

__________ and __________ pair to strengthen bones.

65% Answer Correctly

vitamin D, magnesium

iron, calcium

vitamin D, calcium

calcium, vitamin A
Solution

Vitamin D helps calcium strengthen bones while also aiding muscle, nerve, and immune system function.

4

In the classification of life, which of the following is not a domain?

58% Answer Correctly

archaea

animalia

eukaryota

bacteria
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

During digestion, the kidneys filter substances from the blood. Which of the following is not filtered by the kidneys?

74% Answer Correctly

water

fats

salt

minerals
Solution

Chemical waste like excess water, minerals, and salt are filtered from the blood by the kidneys and secreted into the urine. Urine is transported from the kidneys to the bladder through ureters.