ASVAB General Science Practice Test 711483 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1

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

64% Answer Correctly

cerebellum

cerebrum

spinal cord

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.

2

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

63% Answer Correctly

low-altitude

all-altitude

high-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.

3

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

convection

conduction

radiation
Solution

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

4

During the water cycle, water enters the atmosphere as a gas through which process?

26% Answer Correctly

precipitation

evaporation

both evaporation and transpiration

transpiration
Solution

The water (hydrologic) cycle describes the movement of water from Earth through the atmosphere and back to Earth. The cycle starts when water evaporates into a gas from bodies of water like rivers, lakes and oceans or transpirates from the leaves of plants.

5

Saturated fats can __________ LDL ("bad") cholesterol while unsaturated fats can __________ it.

78% Answer Correctly

stabilize, raise

decrease, stabilize

raise, decrease

decrease, raise
Solution

Saturated fats can raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol while unsaturated fats can decrease it.