ASVAB General Science Practice Test 889419 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1

When two air masses meet and neither is displaced, what kind of front is present?

75% Answer Correctly

stationary

occluded

warm 

cold


Solution

When two air masses meet and neither is displaced, a stationary front is created. Stationary fronts often cause persistent cloudy wet weather.


2

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

71% Answer Correctly

ligaments

knuckles

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).


3

Which of blood component allows blood to clot?

74% Answer Correctly

white blood cells

platelets

red 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.


4

__________ is caused by a lack of Vitamin C.

65% Answer Correctly

diabetes

anemia

shingles

scurvy


Solution

Scurvy is a difficiency disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C in the diet.


5

What part of the brain is responsible for for balance, movement, and muscle coordination?

70% Answer Correctly

brainstem

cerebellum

cerebrum

medulla


Solution

The cerebellum is a large cluster of nerves at the base of the brain that's responsible for balance, movement, and muscle coordination.