ASVAB General Science Practice Test 847912 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1

Convert 0C° to F°.

72% Answer Correctly

32

0

16

-32


Solution

To convert from C° to F° use:

\(F° = {9 \over 5}C° + 32\)

\(F° = {9 \over 5}(0) + 32\)

\(F° = 0 + 32 = 32\)

 


2

The __________ is a system of muscles that allows breathing.

75% Answer Correctly

pulmonary

bronchioles

trachea

diaphragm


Solution

The diaphragm is a system of muscles that allows breathing. During inhalation, the diaphragm expands and air rushes in to fill the space created. Then, during exhalation, the diaphragm contracts and forces the air back out.


3

Which of the following is not a base unit in the metric system?

88% Answer Correctly

meter

liter

degree Fahrenheit

gram


Solution

The Fahrenheit scale is used for measuring temperature in the British system. The metric system uses the Celsius scale.


4

Earth's troposphere layer is which of the following?

73% Answer Correctly

coldest

hottest

farthest from the surface

closest to the surface


Solution

The Earth's atmosphere has several layers starting with the troposphere which is closest in proximity to the surface. Containing most of the Earth's breathable air (oxygen and nitrogen), it's a region with warmer temperatures closer to the surface and cooler temperatures farther away which results in the rising and falling air that generates weather.


5

The __________ nervous system controls voluntary actions.

52% Answer Correctly

peripheral

autonomic

somatic

central


Solution

Part of the peripheral nervous system, the somatic nervous system is made up of nerve fibers that send sensory information to the central nervous system and control voluntary actions.