ASVAB General Science Practice Test 514080 Results

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1

__________ is caused by a lack of Vitamin C.

64% Answer Correctly

shingles

scurvy

anemia

diabetes


Solution

Scurvy is a difficiency disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C in the diet.


2

The rows of the Periodic Table of the Elements are called:

62% Answer Correctly

shells

families

periods

groups


Solution

The rows of the Periodic Table are called periods and contain elements that have the same number of electron shells ordered from lower to higher atomic number. 


3

Plant cells are surrounded by:

64% Answer Correctly

neither a cell membrane nor a cell wall

a cell membrane and a cell wall

only a cell membrane

only a cell wall


Solution

Animal cells are surrounded by a semipermeable membrane which allows for the transfer of water and oxygen to and from the cell. In plant cells, the cell membrane is surrounded by a somewhat rigid cell wall which provides the cell structure and support.


4

Poor balance could indicate an issue with which part of the nervous system?

64% Answer Correctly

cerebrum

medulla

cerebellum

spinal cord


Solution

The cerebellum is a large cluster of nerves at the base of the brain that's responsible for balance, movement, and muscle coordination.


5

A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat is:

75% Answer Correctly

a biome

a food chain

a population

a community


Solution

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