ASVAB General Science Practice Test 718986 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1

In the metric system, what prefix represents 103?

61% Answer Correctly

mega

kilo

milli

centi


Solution

Kilo is the metric system prefix for 103.


2

Blood is delivered to bodily tissues through:

48% Answer Correctly

veins

plasma

capillaries

arterioles


Solution

The aorta is the body's largest artery and receives blood from the pulmonary vein via the left ventricle. From there, blood is circulated through the rest of the body through smaller arteries called arterioles that branch out from the heart. Finally, blood is delivered to bodily tissues through capillaries.


3

Which of the following would be found on a reflecting telescope?

42% Answer Correctly

concave lens

convex mirror

concave mirror

convex lens


Solution

A concave (or converging) mirror bulges inward and focuses reflected light on the mirror's focal point where the mirror's angles of incidence converge. In contrast, a convex (or diverging) mirror bulges outward and diffuses the light waves that strike it. A common use of a concave mirror is in a reflecting telescope, a common use of a convex mirror is in the side view mirror of a car.


4

"For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." This describes which of Newton's laws of motion?

69% Answer Correctly

first

third

fourth

second


Solution

Newton's third law of motion states that For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When an object exerts a force on another object, the second object exerts a force of equal magnitude in the opposite direction on the first object.


5

__________ is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.

81% Answer Correctly

anemia

diabetes

scurvy

shingles


Solution

Anemia, which may cause weakness, dizziness, and headaches is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.