ASVAB General Science Practice Test 787458 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

The number system most used in science is the:

94% Answer Correctly

English system

British system

metric system

American system


Solution

The metric system is a number system that designates one base unit for each type of measurement.  For example, the base unit for length is the meter and the base unit for mass is the gram.


2

Which of the following describes the Earth's outer core?

45% Answer Correctly

makes up most of the Earth's volume

solid

primarily solid

liquid


Solution

The Earth's core is divided into the liquid outer core (1,430 miles or 2,300 km radius) and the solid inner core (745 miles or 1,200 km radius).


3

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

81% Answer Correctly

anemia

diabetes

shingles

scurvy


Solution

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


4

As part of digestion, the liver produces bile which breaks down:

64% Answer Correctly

sugars

protein

fat

starches


Solution

The liver produces bile which emulsifies (separates) fat.


5

The rate of vibration of sound is called:

83% Answer Correctly

volume

amplitude

period

frequency


Solution

The rate of vibration of sound is called frequency and is measured in hertz (Hz). One hertz is one repetition per second and sounds with high frequency have a higher pitch than sounds with lower frequency. Humans can hear sounds in the range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz.