ASVAB General Science Practice Test 676588 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1

In the classification of life, which of the following is not a kingdom?

63% Answer Correctly

bacteria

animals

fungi

plants


Solution

Below domain, life is classified into six kingdoms: plants, animals, archaebacteria, eubacteria, and fungi. The last kingdom, protists, include all microscopic organisms that are not bacteria, animals, plants or fungi.  (Archaebacteria and eubacteria are sometimes combined into a single kingdom, monera.)


2

Work is measured in:

75% Answer Correctly

horsepower

joules or newton-meters

watts

amps


Solution

Work is performed on an object when an applied force causes displacement along the same vector. Measured in joules (J) or newton-meters (Nm), work is calculated by multiplying force times displacement:  \(W = \vec{F}\vec{d}\)


3

Stratus clouds are __________clouds characterized by horizontal layering with a broad flat base. 

63% Answer Correctly

high-altitude

all-altitude

low-altitude

mid-altitude


Solution

Clouds are categorized based on their shape, size, and altitude. Stratus clouds are low-altitude clouds characterized by horizontal layering with a broad flat base. When stratus clouds occur on the ground the result is fog.


4

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

58% Answer Correctly

central

peripheral

somatic

autonomic


Solution

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


5

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

85% Answer Correctly

conduction

electricity

radiation

convection


Solution

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