ASVAB General Science Practice Test 74444 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1

Which of the following is the correct order for types of radiation from longest to shortest wavelength?

60% 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

In the metric system, what prefix represents 10-3?

62% Answer Correctly

kilo

centi

mega

milli


Solution

In the metric system, milli is the prefix for 10-3.


3

Heredity is the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one __________ to another.

81% Answer Correctly

species

family

generation

cell


Solution

Heredity is the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another. Heredity is made possible via large strings of chromosomes which carry information encoded in genes.


4

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

convection

radiation

reflection

conduction


Solution

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


5

Traits represented by genes may be which of the following?

82% Answer Correctly

recessive

expressed

dominant

all of these


Solution

The traits represented by genes are inherited independently of each other  (one from the male and one from the female gamete) and a trait can be dominant or recessive.  A dominant trait will be expressed when paired with a recessive trait while two copies of a recessive trait (one from each parent) must be present for the recessive trait to be expressed.