ASVAB General Science Practice Test 829245 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1

Which of the following represents the largest value?

61% Answer Correctly

1 kL

1 cL

1 ML

1 mL
Solution

Mega (M) is 106, kilo (k) is 103, centi (c) is 10-2, milli (m) is 10-3 so 1 ML represents the largest value.

2

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

70% Answer Correctly

first

fourth

second

third
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.

3

Blood pressure is generally highest in which of the following?

61% Answer Correctly

arteries

capillaries

heart

veins
Solution

Arteries are thick-walled because they carry oxygenated blood at high pressure, veins are comparatively thin-walled as they carry low-pressure deoxygenated blood.

4

The connective tissue that connects bones to other bones at joints is called:

71% Answer Correctly

knuckles

ligaments

cartilage

tendons
Solution

Tough fibrous cords of connective tissue called tendons connect muscles to the skeleton while another type of connective tissue called ligaments connect bones to other bones at joints (elbow, knee, fingers, spinal column).

5

Cellular fermentation takes place:

50% Answer Correctly

in plant cells

aerobically

in the presence of oxygen

anaerobically
Solution

If no oxygen is present, cellular respiration is anaerobic and will result in fermentation where either lactic acid or alcohol is used instead of oxygen.