ASVAB General Science Practice Test 95716 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1

Which of the following would you find in the side view mirror of a car?

57% Answer Correctly

convex mirror

concave mirror

concave lens

convex lens


Solution

A concave (or converging) mirror bulges inward and focuses reflected light on the mirror's focal point where the mirror's angles of incidence converge. In contrast, a convex (or diverging) mirror bulges outward and diffuses the light waves that strike it. A common use of a concave mirror is in a reflecting telescope, a common use of a convex mirror is in the side view mirror of a car.


2

__________ is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.

81% Answer Correctly

scurvy

diabetes

anemia

shingles


Solution

Anemia, which may cause weakness, dizziness, and headaches is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.


3

In the food chain, consumers are classified as which of the following?

73% Answer Correctly

tertiary

secondary

all of these

primary


Solution

Most animals consume other organisms to survive. Consumers (heterotrophs) are divided into three types, primary, secondary, and tertiary, based on their place in the food chain.


4

The respiratory and circulatory systems are similar in that they:

83% Answer Correctly

add carbon dioxide

deoxygenate blood

transport nutrients

transport oxygen


Solution

Like the respiratory system, the circulatory system serves to transport oxygen throughout the body while removing carbon dioxide. In addition, the circulatory system transports nutrients from the digestive system.


5

Which of the following represents the largest value?

61% Answer Correctly

1 mL

1 ML

1 kL

1 cL


Solution

Mega (M) is 106, kilo (k) is 103, centi (c) is 10-2, milli (m) is 10-3 so 1 ML represents the largest value.