ASVAB General Science Practice Test 514523 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
Score 0% 61%

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1

The gravitational interaction of Earth and the Moon is responsible for which of these?

77% Answer Correctly

the northern lights

day and night cycle

tides

seasons


Solution

Tides are caused by the gravitational interaction of Earth and the Moon.


2

Which of the following would be found on a reflecting telescope?

42% Answer Correctly

convex mirror

convex lens

concave lens

concave mirror


Solution

A concave (or converging) mirror bulges inward and focuses reflected light on the mirror's focal point where the mirror's angles of incidence converge. In contrast, a convex (or diverging) mirror bulges outward and diffuses the light waves that strike it. A common use of a concave mirror is in a reflecting telescope, a common use of a convex mirror is in the side view mirror of a car.


3

In the metric system, what prefix represents 10-3?

62% Answer Correctly

centi

mega

kilo

milli


Solution

In the metric system, milli is the prefix for 10-3.


4

Water coming to a boil on a stove, ice melting, and steam from a cup of coffee are all examples of which of the following? 

66% Answer Correctly

reflection

convection

conduction

radiation


Solution

Convection is the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas.


5

Blood pressure is generally highest in which of the following?

60% Answer Correctly

heart

capillaries

veins

arteries


Solution

Arteries are thick-walled because they carry oxygenated blood at high pressure, veins are comparatively thin-walled as they carry low-pressure deoxygenated blood.