ASVAB General Science Practice Test 462465 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1

In the metric system, what prefix represents 103?

61% Answer Correctly

kilo

centi

mega

milli


Solution

Kilo is the metric system prefix for 103.


2

The __________ nervous system controls voluntary actions.

52% Answer Correctly

central

peripheral

autonomic

somatic


Solution

Part of the peripheral nervous system, the somatic nervous system is made up of nerve fibers that send sensory information to the central nervous system and control voluntary actions.


3

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

60% Answer Correctly

liquid

vacuum

none of these is a medium for sound waves

solid


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.


4

The respiratory and circulatory systems are similar in that they:

84% Answer Correctly

deoxygenate blood

transport nutrients

transport oxygen

add carbon dioxide


Solution

Like the respiratory system, the circulatory system serves to transport oxygen throughout the body while removing carbon dioxide. In addition, the circulatory system transports nutrients from the digestive system.


5

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

61% Answer Correctly

animals

habitats

plants

minerals


Solution

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