ASVAB General Science Practice Test 55642 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1

Which of the following is not a terrestrial planet?

69% Answer Correctly

Earth

Mercury

Jupiter

Venus


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.


2

In cell biology, what part of the cell contains organelles?

54% Answer Correctly

cytoplasm

nucleus

cell membrane

cell wall


Solution

The nucleus of a eukaryotic cell contains the genetic material of the cell and is surrounded by cytoplasm which contains many organelles.


3

A human heart consists of how many chambers?

84% Answer Correctly

4

2

8

1


Solution

The heart is the organ that drives the circulatory system. In humans, it consists of four chambers with two that collect blood called atria and two that pump blood called ventricles. The heart's valves prevent blood pumped out of the ventricles from flowing back into the heart.


4

Which of the following does not filter air as part of the respiratory system?

60% Answer Correctly

trachea

nasal cavity

epiglottis

pharynx


Solution

After air enters through the nose, it passes through the nasal cavity which filters, moistens, and warms it. Further filtering takes place in the pharynx, which also helps protect against infection, and then in the trachea which is just past the epiglottis which prevents food from entering the airway.


5

Which of these is important for the body's maintenance, growth, and repair?

88% Answer Correctly

fiber

carbohydrates

protein

fats


Solution

Found in both animal sources (meat, fish, eggs, cheese) and vegetables (beans, nuts, some grains), proteins are important for the body's maintenance, growth, and repair.