ASVAB General Science Practice Test 458638 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
Score 0% 61%

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1

Which part of the respiratory system helps protect against infection?

53% Answer Correctly

nasal cavity

epiglottis

pharynx

trachea


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.


2

Which of the following is not a terrestrial planet?

69% Answer Correctly

Jupiter

Mercury

Venus

Earth


Solution

The four planets closest to the Sun (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) are called terrestrial (Earth-like) planets because, like the Earth, they're solid with inner metal cores covered by rocky surfaces.


3

__________ is caused by a lack of Vitamin C.

64% Answer Correctly

shingles

scurvy

diabetes

anemia


Solution

Scurvy is a difficiency disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C in the diet.


4

In cell biology, cytokinesis results in two separate:

56% Answer Correctly

chromatids

cells

nuclei

chromosomes


Solution

During cell division, the cytokinesis phase occurs when cytoplasm and cell membranes complete their separation resulting in two separate cells.


5

I biome is made up of naturally occurring flora and fauna.  Fauna is which of the following?

60% Answer Correctly

animals

minerals

habitats

plants


Solution

A biome is a large naturally occurring community of flora (plants) and fauna (animals) occupying a major habitat (home or environment).