ASVAB General Science Practice Test 394331 Results

	Your Results	Global Average
Questions	5	5
Correct	0	3.12
Score	0%	62%

Review

Absolute zero is which of the following?

58% Answer Correctly

	the freezing point of oxygen
	the freezing point of hydrogen
	the coldest temperature possible in the universe
	0°C

Solution

In contrast to the Celsius scale (measured in degrees centigrade) that fixes 0° at the freezing point of water and the Fahrenheit scale that uses 32°, the Kelvin scale fixes 0 at absolute zero (-273°C) which is the lowest temperature possible in the universe.

Which of the following describes the Earth's outer core?

45% Answer Correctly

	liquid
	primarily solid
	makes up most of the Earth's volume
	solid

Solution

The Earth's core is divided into the liquid outer core (1,430 miles or 2,300 km radius) and the solid inner core (745 miles or 1,200 km radius).

What part of the brain is responsible for for balance, movement, and muscle coordination?

70% Answer Correctly

	cerebrum
	cerebellum
	medulla
	brainstem

Solution

The cerebellum is a large cluster of nerves at the base of the brain that's responsible for balance, movement, and muscle coordination.

Meteoroids, meteors and meteorites are categorized based on which of the following?

45% Answer Correctly

	their size
	their temperature
	their location
	their density

Solution

Smaller rocks shed by asteroids and comets are called meteoroids. When these rocks reach Earth's atmosphere, they burn up in the mesosphere and become meteors. If a meteor manages to reach the Earth, it is called a meteorite.

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

83% Answer Correctly

	unsaturated fat
	protein
	fiber
	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.