ASVAB General Science Practice Test 651352 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

Which of the following is the correct order for types of radiation from lowest to highest frequency?

63% Answer Correctly

microwaves → radio waves → visible light

infrared waves → microwaves → ultraviolet light

visible light → ultraviolet light → radio waves

radio waves → visible light → gamma rays


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.


2

The brain and spinal cord make up the __________ nervous system.

81% Answer Correctly

peripheral

autonomic

central

somatic


Solution

The nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) and the peripheral nervous system which is the network of nerve cells (neurons) that collect and distribute signals from the central nervous system throughout the body.


3

Which of the following is not a terrestrial planet?

69% Answer Correctly

Venus

Mercury

Jupiter

Earth


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.


4

As part of digestion, the liver produces bile which breaks down:

64% Answer Correctly

starches

protein

fat

sugars


Solution

The liver produces bile which emulsifies (separates) fat.


5

Tertiary consumers eat which of the following?

59% Answer Correctly

primary and secondary consumers

all of these

producers

decomposers


Solution

Tertiary consumers eat primary consumers and secondary consumers and are typically carnivorous predators. Tertiary consumers may also be omnivores. Examples include wolves, sharks, and human beings.