ASVAB General Science Practice Test 506596 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1

Earth's history is divided into time periods, which of these is the shortest time period? 

57% Answer Correctly

epoch

period

eon

age


Solution

The Earth is approximately 4.6 billion years old and its history is divided into time periods based on the events that took place and the forms of life that were dominant during those periods. The largest graduation of time is the eon and each eon is subdivided into eras, eras into periods, periods into epochs, and epochs into ages.


2

During digestion, where is digested food absorbed into the blood stream?

66% Answer Correctly

small intestine

stomach

pancreas

large intestine


Solution

The small intestine is where most digestion takes place. As food travels along the small intestine it gets broken down completely by enzymes secreted from the walls. These enzymes are produced in the small intestine as well as in the pancreas and liver. After the enzymes break down the food, the resulting substances are then absorbed into the blood via capillaries in the small intestine walls.


3

DNA is encoded through a combination of which of the following?

47% Answer Correctly

gametes

nucleotides

genes

helix


Solution

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the molecule that contains genetic information. DNA is encoded through a combination of nucleotides that bind together in a specific double helix pattern.


4

Which of the following is not a terrestrial planet?

69% Answer Correctly

Jupiter

Venus

Earth

Mercury


Solution

The four planets closest to the Sun (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) are called terrestrial (Earth-like) planets because, like the Earth, they're solid with inner metal cores covered by rocky surfaces.


5

Convert 0C° to F°.

72% Answer Correctly

16

0

32

-32


Solution

To convert from C° to F° use:

\(F° = {9 \over 5}C° + 32\)

\(F° = {9 \over 5}(0) + 32\)

\(F° = 0 + 32 = 32\)