ASVAB General Science Practice Test 476758 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
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1

Which of the following describes the Earth's mantle?

55% Answer Correctly

solid

primarily liquid

liquid

primarily solid


Solution

Mantle makes up 84% of the Earth's volume and has an average thickness of approximately 1,800 miles (2,900 km). It is dense, hot, and primarily solid although in places it behaves more like a viscous fluid as the plates of the upper mantle and crust gradually "float" along its circumference.


2

Which of the following is the smallest component of an element that still retains the properties of the element?

74% Answer Correctly

molecule

atom

element

neutron


Solution

An atom is the smallest component of an element that still retains the properties of the element.


3

Neurons are part of the __________ nervous system.

42% Answer Correctly

somatic

autonomic

central

peripheral


Solution

The nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) and the peripheral nervous system which is the network of nerve cells (neurons) that collect and distribute signals from the central nervous system throughout the body.


4

The Rh factor antigen in blood determines:

57% Answer Correctly

blood type

postive or negative

universal recipient status

universal donor status


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.


5

The respiratory and circulatory systems are similar in that they:

83% Answer Correctly

transport oxygen

add carbon dioxide

transport nutrients

deoxygenate blood


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.