ASVAB General Science Practice Test 632500 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1

Which of the following describes the Earth's outer core?

45% Answer Correctly

solid

liquid

primarily solid

makes up most of the Earth's volume


Solution

The Earth's core is divided into the liquid outer core (1,430 miles or 2,300 km radius) and the solid inner core (745 miles or 1,200 km radius).


2

Leafy vegetables, beans, potatoes, fruits, and whole grains are good sources of:

83% Answer Correctly

saturated fat

unsaturated fat

fiber

protein


Solution

Fiber provides bulk to help the large intestine carry away waste. Good sources of fiber are leafy vegetables, beans, potatoes, fruits, and whole grains.


3

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

64% Answer Correctly

cerebellum

spinal cord

cerebrum

medulla


Solution

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


4

Cirrus clouds generally occur in what kind of weather?

51% Answer Correctly

fair

stormy

hot

freezing


Solution

Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy high-altitude clouds composed of ice crystals that originate from the freezing of supercooled water droplets. Cirrus clouds generally occur in fair weather and point in the direction of air movement at their elevation.


5

The large intestine does which of the following?

82% Answer Correctly

breaks down fats

breaks down proteins

breaks down starches

processes the physical waste produced by digestion


Solution

The large intestine (colon) follows the small intestine and processes the physical waste produced by digestion, absorbing water and minerials that remain back into the body. Solid waste is then stored in the rectum while liquid waste is stored in the bladder.