ASVAB General Science Practice Test 637456 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1

Which of the following is not one of the outer planets?

72% Answer Correctly

Jupiter

Venus

Uranus

Neptune


Solution

In contrast to the solid terrestrial planets, the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) consist of hydrogen and helium gas and water.


2

The four planets closest to the Sun are called terrestrial. What does terrestrial mean?

74% Answer Correctly

the planets have moons

the planets have water

the planets have magnetic fields

the planets are Earth-like


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.


3

Convert 0C° to F°.

72% Answer Correctly

-32

32

0

16


Solution

To convert from C° to F° use:

\(F° = {9 \over 5}C° + 32\)

\(F° = {9 \over 5}(0) + 32\)

\(F° = 0 + 32 = 32\)

 


4

A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat is:

76% Answer Correctly

a community

a biome

a population

a food chain


Solution

A biome is a large naturally occurring community of flora (plants) and fauna (animals) occupying a major habitat (home or environment).


5

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

conduction

convection

radiation


Solution

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