ASVAB General Science Practice Test 599502 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1

The __________ nervous system regulates involuntary activity in the heart, stomach, and intestines.

58% Answer Correctly

central

somatic

peripheral

autonomic


Solution

Part of the peripheral nervous system, the autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary activity in the heart, stomach, and intestines.


2

An endoskeleton (internal skeleton) is a charateristic of __________ animals, including humans.

85% Answer Correctly

vertebrate

arthropod

sentient

spiny


Solution

An endoskeleton (internal skeleton) is a charateristic of vertebrate animals, including humans.


3

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

60% Answer Correctly

trachea

pharynx

epiglottis

nasal cavity


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.


4

Which of the following is the correct order for types of radiation from longest to shortest wavelength?

60% Answer Correctly

radio waves → visible light → gamma rays

visible light → ultraviolet light → radio waves

microwaves → radio waves → visible light

infrared waves → microwaves → ultraviolet light


Solution

The electromagnetic spectrum covers all possible wavelengths and frequencies of radiation.  From lowest frequency (longest wavelength) to highest frequency (shortest wavelength) radiation: radio waves → microwaves → infrared waves → visible light → ultraviolet light → X-rays → gamma rays.


5

A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries no electric charge. This desribes which of the following?

80% Answer Correctly

atom

neutron

electron

proton


Solution

A neutron is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It is neutral as it carries no electric charge.