ASVAB General Science Practice Test 942434 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1

Which of these is important for the body's maintenance, growth, and repair?

89% Answer Correctly

protein

fats

fiber

carbohydrates


Solution

Found in both animal sources (meat, fish, eggs, cheese) and vegetables (beans, nuts, some grains), proteins are important for the body's maintenance, growth, and repair.


2

Which of the following is the correct order for types of radiation from longest to shortest wavelength?

59% Answer Correctly

radio waves → visible light → gamma rays

visible light → ultraviolet light → radio waves

infrared waves → microwaves → ultraviolet light

microwaves → radio waves → visible light


Solution

The electromagnetic spectrum covers all possible wavelengths and frequencies of radiation.  From lowest frequency (longest wavelength) to highest frequency (shortest wavelength) radiation: radio waves → microwaves → infrared waves → visible light → ultraviolet light → X-rays → gamma rays.


3

I biome is made up of naturally occurring flora and fauna.  Fauna is which of the following?

61% Answer Correctly

plants

minerals

habitats

animals


Solution

A biome is a large naturally occurring community of flora (plants) and fauna (animals) occupying a major habitat (home or environment).


4

The rows of the Periodic Table of the Elements are called:

62% Answer Correctly

families

groups

periods

shells


Solution

The rows of the Periodic Table are called periods and contain elements that have the same number of electron shells ordered from lower to higher atomic number. 


5

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

88% Answer Correctly

liter

gram

meter

degree Fahrenheit


Solution

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