ASVAB General Science Practice Test 682773 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.04
Score 0% 61%

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1

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

72% Answer Correctly

Venus

Neptune

Uranus

Jupiter


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

Cirrus clouds generally occur in what kind of weather?

51% Answer Correctly

fair

freezing

stormy

hot


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.


3

As part of the carbon cycle, plants release carbon into the atmosphere through which process?

45% Answer Correctly

photosynthesis

evaporation

decomposition

sedimentation


Solution

The carbon cycle represents the ciruit of carbon through Earth's ecosystem. Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere is absorbed by plants through photosynthesis. Plants then die and release carbon back into the atmosphere during decomposition or are eaten by animals who breathe (respiration) the carbon into the atmosphere they exhale and produce waste which also releases carbon as it decays.


4

__________ and __________ pair to strengthen bones.

65% Answer Correctly

vitamin D, magnesium

iron, calcium

vitamin D, calcium

calcium, vitamin A


Solution

Vitamin D helps calcium strengthen bones while also aiding muscle, nerve, and immune system function.


5

What part of the brain is responsible for for balance, movement, and muscle coordination?

70% Answer Correctly

brainstem

cerebellum

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.