ASVAB General Science Practice Test 84451 Results

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1

A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries a positive electric charge. This desribes which of the following?

80% Answer Correctly

atom

proton

neutron

electron


Solution

A proton is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries a positive electric charge.


2

An element in the physical state of __________ maintains a constant volume and shape.

86% Answer Correctly

gas

solid

liquid

gel


Solution

An element in a solid state has atoms or molecules that are constricted and do not move freely. Solids maintain a constant volume and shape and exist at a lower temperature than liquids or gases.


3

The large intestine does which of the following?

82% Answer Correctly

breaks down proteins

breaks down fats

breaks down starches

processes the physical waste produced by digestion


Solution

The large intestine (colon) follows the small intestine and processes the physical waste produced by digestion, absorbing water and minerials that remain back into the body. Solid waste is then stored in the rectum while liquid waste is stored in the bladder.


4

What part of the nervous system controls simple reflexes?

54% Answer Correctly

autonomic

cerebrum

spinal cord

medulla


Solution

The spinal cord connects the brain to the body's network of nerves. It carries impulses between all organs and the brain and controls simple reflexes.


5

The four planets closest to the Sun are called terrestrial. What does terrestrial mean?

74% Answer Correctly

the planets have water

the planets have moons

the planets have magnetic fields

the planets are Earth-like


Solution

The four planets closest to the Sun (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) are called terrestrial (Earth-like) planets because, like the Earth, they're solid with inner metal cores covered by rocky surfaces.