ASVAB General Science Practice Test 506757 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1

The hottest of Earth's atmospheric layers is which of the following?

74% Answer Correctly

mesosphere

thermosphere

troposphere

stratosphere


Solution

Temperatures again increase with altitude in the thermosphere which is the hottest (4,530 °F / 2,500 °C) atmospheric layer due to direct exposure to the Sun's radiation. However, the gas in this layer is highly diluted so even though the atoms of gas may be very high in temperature, there are too few of them to effectively transfer much heat.


2

Blood is created in:

68% Answer Correctly

the liver

the heart

red blood cells

bone marrow


Solution

Blood is created in bone marrow and is made up of cells suspended in liquid plasma. Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and platelets are cell fragments that allow blood to clot.


3

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.


4

In the metric system, what prefix represents 103?

61% Answer Correctly

mega

milli

centi

kilo


Solution

Kilo is the metric system prefix for 103.


5

__________ is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.

82% Answer Correctly

diabetes

anemia

shingles

scurvy


Solution

Anemia, which may cause weakness, dizziness, and headaches is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.