ASVAB General Science Practice Test 460888 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1

Which of the following is not a medium for sound waves?

61% Answer Correctly

liquid

vacuum

solid

none of these is a medium for sound waves


Solution

A vibrating object produces a sound wave that travels outwardly from the object through a medium (any liquid or solid matter). The vibration disturbs the particles in the surrounding medium, those particles disturb the particules next to them, and so on, as the sound propagates away from the vibration.


2

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

70% Answer Correctly

medulla

cerebellum

cerebrum

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.


3

Which of the following is not one of the outer planets?

73% Answer Correctly

Jupiter

Uranus

Neptune

Venus


Solution

In contrast to the solid terrestrial planets, the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) consist of hydrogen and helium gas and water.


4

In taxonomy, domains are the broadest classification of life. How many domains are there?

61% Answer Correctly

6

3

5

dozens


Solution

The broadest classification of life splits all organisms into three groups called domains. The three domains of life are bacteria, archaea and eukaryota.


5

Minerals, vitamins, and fiber are:

69% Answer Correctly

carbohydrates

macronutrients

proteins

micronutrients


Solution

Minterals, vitamins, and fiber are micronutrients while proteins, carbohydrates, and fats are macronutrients.