ASVAB General Science Practice Test 953077 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1

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

60% Answer Correctly

radio waves → visible light → gamma rays

microwaves → radio waves → visible light

infrared waves → microwaves → ultraviolet light

visible light → ultraviolet light → radio waves
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.

2

The envelope of gases surrounding the planet is called the:

71% Answer Correctly

lithosphere

hydrosphere

atmosphere

geosphere
Solution

The biosphere is the global ecological system integrating all living beings and their relationships. This includes their interactions with the lithosphere (the rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle), hydrosphere (all surface water), and atmosphere (the envelope of gases surrounding the planet).

3

The brain and spinal cord make up the __________ nervous system.

81% Answer Correctly

somatic

peripheral

central

autonomic
Solution

The nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) and the peripheral nervous system which is the network of nerve cells (neurons) that collect and distribute signals from the central nervous system throughout the body.

4

Herbivores are __________ that subsist on producers like plants and fungus.

72% Answer Correctly

secondary consumers

tertiary consumers

primary consumers

scavengers
Solution

Primary consumers (herbivores) subsist on producers like plants and fungus.  Examples are grasshoppers, cows, and plankton.

5

Saturated fats can __________ LDL ("bad") cholesterol while unsaturated fats can __________ it.

78% Answer Correctly

stabilize, raise

decrease, stabilize

raise, decrease

decrease, raise
Solution

Saturated fats can raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol while unsaturated fats can decrease it.