ASVAB General Science Practice Test 8015 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

A transition zone between two air masses is called:

71% Answer Correctly

fog

thunderstorm

front

boundary


Solution

An air mass is a large body of air that has similar moisture (density) and temperature characteristics. A front is a transition zone between two air masses.


2

Which of these is not a function of bone in the human skeletal system?

52% Answer Correctly

store minerals

produce blood cells

protect bodily organs

store vitamins


Solution

Hard bones provide primary support for the endoskeleton while more flexible cartilage is found at the end of all bones, at the joints, and in the nose and ears. In addition to providing support and protecting bodily organs, bones also produce blood cells and store minerals like calcium.


3

Which of the following states of matter exists at the highest temperature?

68% Answer Correctly

liquid

solid

gas

none of these


Solution

Solids exist at a lower temperature than liquids which exist at a lower temperature than gases.


4

Which of blood component carries oxygen?

83% Answer Correctly

platelets

red blood cells

white blood cells

plasma


Solution

Blood is created in bone marrow and is made up of cells suspended in liquid plasma. Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and platelets are cell fragments that allow blood to clot.


5

I biome is made up of naturally occurring flora and fauna.  Fauna is which of the following?

60% Answer Correctly

minerals

habitats

plants

animals


Solution

A biome is a large naturally occurring community of flora (plants) and fauna (animals) occupying a major habitat (home or environment).