ASVAB General Science Practice Test 586991 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.77
Score 0% 75%

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1

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

54% Answer Correctly

nucleus

cell membrane

cell wall

cytoplasm


Solution

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


2

Which of these is not a recognized blood type?

90% Answer Correctly

AB

O

AO

B


Solution

Blood is categorized into four different types (A, B, AB, and O) based on the type of antigens found on the outside of the red blood cells. Additionally, each type can be negative or positive based on whether or not the cells have an antigen called the Rh factor.


3

What is a major difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?

82% Answer Correctly

one is inherited, the other is learned

one controls thinking, the other controls feeling

each belongs to a different nervous system

one controls voluntary activity, one controls involuntary activity


Solution

Both are part of the peripheral nervous system. The somatic nervous system sends sensory information to the central nervous system and controls voluntary actions while the autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary activity in the heart, stomach, and intestines.


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

radiation

convection

conduction


Solution

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


5

The heat from the Sun traveling to Earth is an example of which of the following?

85% Answer Correctly

radiation

conduction

electricity

convection


Solution

Radiation occurs when electromagnetic waves transmit heat. An example is the heat from the Sun as it travels to Earth.