ASVAB General Science Practice Test 835815 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1

Changes to an object's speed or direction of motion are caused by which of the following?

72% Answer Correctly

power

work

kinetic energy

a force


Solution

Force is applied to change an object's speed or direction of motion.


2

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

81% Answer Correctly

family

species

cell

generation


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.


3

__________ and __________ pair to strengthen bones.

65% Answer Correctly

vitamin D, magnesium

iron, calcium

vitamin D, calcium

calcium, vitamin A


Solution

Vitamin D helps calcium strengthen bones while also aiding muscle, nerve, and immune system function.


4

The ovum and oviduct are part of which bodily system?

87% Answer Correctly

reproductive

nervous

circulatory

digestive


Solution

Approximately every 28 days during female ovulation an egg (ovum) is released from one of the ovaries and travels through the oviduct (fallopian tube) and into the uterus. At the same time, the endometrial lining of the uterus becomes prepared for implantation.


5

Which of the following does not filter air as part of the respiratory system?

60% Answer Correctly

pharynx

trachea

nasal cavity

epiglottis


Solution

After air enters through the nose, it passes through the nasal cavity which filters, moistens, and warms it. Further filtering takes place in the pharynx, which also helps protect against infection, and then in the trachea which is just past the epiglottis which prevents food from entering the airway.