ASVAB General Science Practice Test 767541 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

Which of the following is a decomposer?

89% Answer Correctly

fungi

pine tree

mosquito

ferret
Solution

Decomposers (saprotrophs) are organisms such as bacteria and fungi that break down the organic matter in the dead bodies of plants and animals into simple nutrients.

2

Which of the following is not true of light waves?

62% Answer Correctly

are mechanical waves

travel faster than sound waves

are electromagnetic waves

can travel through a vacuum
Solution

Unlike mechanical sound waves that require a physical medium for propagation, light waves are electromagnetic and can travel through empty space. Light waves are also much faster, travelling at 186,000 m/s vs. 343 m/s for sound waves.

3

__________ is caused by a lack of Vitamin C.

64% Answer Correctly

shingles

scurvy

diabetes

anemia
Solution

Scurvy is a difficiency disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C in the diet.

4

Elements in the Periodic Table of the Elements are ordered by which of the following?

74% Answer Correctly

atomic weight

atomic number

number of electron shells

atomic mass
Solution

The Periodic Table of the Elements categorizes elements primarily by the number of protons in their nucleus (atomic number) and secondarily by the characteristics they exhibit.

5

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

radiation

reflection

conduction

convection
Solution

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