ASVAB General Science Practice Test 454316 Results

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1

A subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. This desribes which of the following?

74% Answer Correctly

neutron

isotope

electron

proton


Solution

An electron is a subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. Generally, an atom has the same number of negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.


2

The heart __________ blood.

61% Answer Correctly

filters

oxygenates

deoxygenates

creates


Solution

To provide oxygen to the body, blood flows through the heart in a path formed by the right atrium → right ventricle → lungs → left atrium → left ventricle → body. When blood enters the right side of the heart it is deoxygenated. It enters the left side of the heart oxygenated after traveling to the lungs.


3

Which of the following states of matter exists at the lowest temperature?

71% Answer Correctly

liquid

gas

none of these

solid


Solution

Solids exist at a lower temperature than liquids which exist at a lower temperature than gases.


4

A transition zone between two air masses is called:

71% Answer Correctly

front

boundary

thunderstorm

fog


Solution

An air mass is a large body of air that has similar moisture (density) and temperature characteristics. A front is a transition zone between two air masses.


5

Examples of secondary consumers include:

52% Answer Correctly

grasshoppers

wolves

chickens

plankton


Solution

Secondary consumers (carnivores) subsist mainly on primary consumers. Omnivores are secondary consumers that also eat producers. Examples are rats, fish, and chickens.