ASVAB General Science Practice Test 901638 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1

Which is the proper order of Earth's atmospheric layers from the surface up to space?

58% Answer Correctly

thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, troposphere

mesosphere, thermosphere, stratosphere, troposphere

stratosphere, troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere

troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere
Solution

The troposphere is the closest layer to Earth, followed by the stratosphere, mesosphere, and finally the thermosphere which borders space.

2

During digestion, after proteins are broken down where does the undigested food go next?

53% Answer Correctly

esophagus

large intestine

stomach

small intestine
Solution

Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the stomach to help break down protein.

3

Which of the following is not true of light waves?

62% Answer Correctly

travel faster than sound waves

are mechanical waves

can travel through a vacuum

are electromagnetic waves
Solution

Unlike mechanical sound waves that require a physical medium for propagation, light waves are electromagnetic and can travel through empty space. Light waves are also much faster, travelling at 186,000 m/s vs. 343 m/s for sound waves.

4

Leafy vegetables, beans, potatoes, fruits, and whole grains are good sources of:

83% Answer Correctly

saturated fat

unsaturated fat

fiber

protein
Solution

Fiber provides bulk to help the large intestine carry away waste. Good sources of fiber are leafy vegetables, beans, potatoes, fruits, and whole grains.

5

The __________ nervous system controls voluntary actions.

52% Answer Correctly

central

autonomic

somatic

peripheral
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.