ASVAB General Science Practice Test 476558 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.89
Score 0% 58%

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1

A __________ is the smallest multi-atom particle of an element or compound that can exist and still retain the characteristics of the element or compound. 

72% Answer Correctly

neutron

ion

isotope

molecule
Solution

A molecule is the smallest multi-atom particle of an element or compound that can exist and still retain the characteristics of the element or compound. The molecules of elements consist of two or more similar atoms, the molecules of compounds consist of two or more different atoms.

2

In the food chain, omnivores may be which of the following?

45% Answer Correctly

secondary or tertiary consumers

secondary consumers or scavengers

primary or tertiary consumers

primary or secondary consumers
Solution

Secondary or tertiary consumers may be omnivores.

3

What part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary actions like breathing, swallowing, and heartbeat?

63% Answer Correctly

cerebrum

spinal cord

medulla

cerebellum
Solution

Part of the brainstem, the medulla is the connection between the brain and the spinal cord. It controls involuntary actions like breathing, swallowing, and heartbeat.

4

An asteroid belt holds many of the asteroids in our solar system. It is located between the orbits of which planets?

59% Answer Correctly

Mars and Earth

Mercury and Venus

Mars and Jupiter

Jupiter and Saturn
Solution

The solar system also contains over a million rocky fragments of at least 1km in diameter called asteroids as well as millions more with smaller diameters. Many of these asteroids are an asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

5

Which of these is not a function of bone in the human skeletal system?

52% Answer Correctly

produce blood cells

protect bodily organs

store vitamins

store minerals
Solution

Hard bones provide primary support for the endoskeleton while more flexible cartilage is found at the end of all bones, at the joints, and in the nose and ears. In addition to providing support and protecting bodily organs, bones also produce blood cells and store minerals like calcium.