ASVAB General Science Practice Test 404512 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
Score 0% 70%

Review

1

50°F is how many °C?

72% Answer Correctly

58

-10

122

10


Solution

The formula to convert from F° to C° is:

\(C° = {5 \over 9} (F° - 32)\)

plugging in our values gives:

\(C° = {5 \over 9} (50 - 32)\)

\(C° = {5 \over 9} (18)\)

\(C° = {90 \over 9}\)

\(C° = 10\)


2

Which of the following is not part of the carbon cycle?

59% Answer Correctly

photosynthesis

respiration

decomposition

precipitation


Solution

The carbon cycle represents the ciruit of carbon through Earth's ecosystem. Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere is absorbed by plants through photosynthesis. Plants then die and release carbon back into the atmosphere during decomposition or are eaten by animals who breathe (respiration) the carbon into the atmosphere they exhale and produce waste which also releases carbon as it decays.


3

The __________ nervous system regulates involuntary activity in the heart, stomach, and intestines.

58% Answer Correctly

autonomic

central

peripheral

somatic


Solution

Part of the peripheral nervous system, the autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary activity in the heart, stomach, and intestines.


4

Vector quantities are fully described by which of the following?

75% Answer Correctly

a direction only

a direction and a polarity

a magnitude only

a magnitude and a direction


Solution

Velocity and displacement are vector quantities which means each is fully described by both a magnitude and a direction.  In contrast, scalar quantities are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude only.  A variable indicating a vector quantity will often be shown with an arrow symbol:  \(\vec{v}\)


5

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

81% Answer Correctly

diabetes

scurvy

anemia

shingles


Solution

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