ASVAB General Science Practice Test 460368 Results

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1

Which of Earth's layers has weather?

64% Answer Correctly

stratosphere

thermosphere

mesosphere

troposphere


Solution

The Earth's atmosphere has several layers starting with the troposphere which is closest in proximity to the surface. Containing most of the Earth's breathable air (oxygen and nitrogen), it's a region with warmer temperatures closer to the surface and cooler temperatures farther away which results in the rising and falling air that generates weather.


2

What part of the nervous system controls simple reflexes?

54% Answer Correctly

spinal cord

autonomic

cerebrum

medulla


Solution

The spinal cord connects the brain to the body's network of nerves. It carries impulses between all organs and the brain and controls simple reflexes.


3

Antigens in the blood determine:

53% Answer Correctly

negative or positive status

blood oxygen capacity

Rh factor

blood type


Solution

Blood is categorized into four different types (A, B, AB, and O) based on the type of antigens found on the outside of the red blood cells. Additionally, each type can be negative or positive based on whether or not the cells have an antigen called the Rh factor.


4

Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the __________ to help break down protein.

77% Answer Correctly

stomach

mouth

small intestine

large intestine


Solution

Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the stomach to help break down protein.


5

Which of the following describes how a person's genes express themselves in physical characteristics?

61% Answer Correctly

genotype

DNA

phenotype

chromotype


Solution

A person's genotype is their genetic makeup and includes both dominant and recessive alleles. Phenotype is how the genes express themselves in physical characteristics.