ASVAB Practice Test B 527 general science 60 Questions with Verified Answers
1. those wishing to reduce the "bad" cholesterol levels in their blood
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a-polyunsaturated fats
b-carbohydrates
c-monounsaturated fats
d- saturated fats - CORRECT ANSWER d-saturated fats
2. water at sea level freezes at what temperature?
a- 373 K
b-0 F
c-100 C
d-32 F - CORRECT ANSWER d-32 F
which of the following subatomic particles has the largest mass?
a-proton
b-electron
c-positron
d-neutrino - CORRECT ANSWER a-proton
4.which of the following is an example of an autotroph?
a-vulture
b-an apple tree
c-a toadstool
d-sea anemone - CORRECT ANSWER b-an apple tree
the period from 4.6 billion years to 570 million years ago is called
a-Phanerozoic eon
b-mesozoic era
c-paleozoic era
d-precambrian eon - CORRECT ANSWER d-precambrian eon
which of the following planets is larger then earth's
a-mars
b-mercury
c-Uranus
d-Venus - CORRECT ANSWER c-Uranus
when these fall into the earth's gravitational field, they are seen as "falling stars"
a-asteroids
b-meteoroids
c-comets
d-craters - CORRECT ANSWER b-meteoroids
the study of interactions between organisms and their interrelationships with the physical environment is known as
a-cytology
b-ecology
c-physiology
d- embryology - CORRECT ANSWER b-ecology
most absorption of nutrients from food happens in the human body's
a-stomach
b-pylorus
c-small intestine
d-large intestine - CORRECT ANSWER c-small intestine
high tide occurs
a-four times a year
b-once a day
c-once a year
d- twice a day - CORRECT ANSWER d twice a day
which is NOT a fact according to newton's law of gravitation
a-if the mass of the earth were doubled, the gravitational force on earth would double
b-the force exerted on the earth by the sun is equal and opposite to the force exerted on the sun by the earth
c-if the mass of the earth were doubled , the gravitational force on the earth would quadruple
d-if the mass of the sun were doubled, the force it exerts on the earth would double - CORRECT ANSWER c-if the mass of the earth were doubled , the gravitational force on the earth would quadruple
which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength and lowest frequency?
a-radio waves
b-microwave
c-gamma rays
d-visible light - CORRECT ANSWER a-radio waves
the ratio by which light is slowed down by a medium is known as the medium's
a-electromagnetic spectrum
b-angle of incidence
c-reflection
d-refractive index - CORRECT ANSWER d-refractive index
which of the following has the highest pH?
a-vinegar
b-water
c-baking soda
d-cranberry juice - CORRECT ANSWER c-baking soda
foods rich in carbohydrates include all of the following except
a-potatoes
b-pasta
c-fruits
d-almonds - CORRECT ANSWER d-almonds
Members of an order are more alike than members of a?
a-class
b-family
c-genus
d-species - CORRECT ANSWER a-class
the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom is its
a-atomic symbol
b-atomic weight
c-atomic number
d-atomic radius - CORRECT ANSWER c-atomic number
the system of muscles that allows the lungs to expand and contract, drawing air in and out is the
a-diaphragm
b-pharynx
c-trachea
d-bronchioles - CORRECT ANSWER a-diaphragm
the atom of an element with an atomic number of 17 must have
a-17 electrons
b-17 protons
c-17 neutrons
d-an atomic mass of 17 - CORRECT ANSWER b-17 protons
Because mushrooms absorb nutrients from decaying leaves, they are classified as
a- autotrophs
b-anaerobes
c-saprophytes
d-protozoans - CORRECT ANSWER c-saprophytes
the blood vessel with the least oxygenated blood is the
a-pulmonary artery
b-aorta
c-pulmonary vein
d-arterioles - CORRECT ANSWER a-pulmonary artery
saliva in the mouth begins the process of breaking down
a-starch
b-fat
c-protein
d-vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER a-starch
in which of the following kingdoms do cells lack nuclei
a-fungi
b-monera
c-plantae
d-protista - CORRECT ANSWER b-monera
an atom that is not electrically neutral is called an
a-isotope
b-positron
c-ion
d-allotrope - CORRECT ANSWER c-ion
which of the following is an example of metamorphic rock
a-granite
b-marble
c-limestone
d-shale - CORRECT ANSWER b-marble
Part 3: word knowledge 532
1.(listless)- most nearly means
a-capable
b-lethargic
c-talkative
d-bungled - CORRECT ANSWER b-lethargic
2.his ability to (comprehend) complex ideas made him a great teacher
a-create
b-loosen
c-understand
d-compute - CORRECT ANSWER c-understand
(lackadaisical) most nearly means
a-talented
b-relaxed
c-actual
d-personable - CORRECT ANSWER b-relaxed
3. whichever one scores the most points will be the (victor)
a-singer
b-manufacturer
c-best
d-winner - CORRECT ANSWER d-winner
it was his (contention) that more money should be spent on education
a-celebration
b-position
c-ideal
d-sacrifice - CORRECT ANSWER b-position
the arrest wasn't even (newsworthy)
a-notable
b-defaming
c-credible
d-safe - CORRECT ANSWER a-notable
his attendance in class was, if anything, (sporadic)
a-latent
b-constant
c-irregular
d-common - CORRECT ANSWER c-irregular
(potential) most nearly means
a-scary
b-trust able
c-telling
d-possible - CORRECT ANSWER d-possible
(blacklisted) most nearly means
a-sacred
b-barred
c-old fashioned
d-barren - CORRECT ANSWER b-barred
it is (presumptuous) to expect a hundred volunteers for such a touch task
a-exciting
b-predictable
c-satisfying
d-overconfident - CORRECT ANSWER d-overconfident
a (memento) can provide a way to remember your vaction once you are home
a-sacrifice
b-emblem
c-souvenir
d-symbol - CORRECT ANSWER c-souvenir
the school's president is far too concerned with the (legacy) he will leave
a-memory
b-salary
c-tension
d-grace - CORRECT ANSWER a-memory
the economy has some parents worried that their children's future is in (jeopardy)
a-limbo
b-danger
c-custody
d-paradise - CORRECT ANSWER b-danger
(integrity) most nearly means
a-ability
b-coercion
c-togetherness
d-honesty - CORRECT ANSWER d-honesty
he was punished too harshly for such a minor (infraction)
a-aptitude
b-belief
c-gift
d-violation - CORRECT ANSWER d-violation
collective most nearly means
a-group
b-rare
c-soft
d-free - CORRECT ANSWER a-group
hoax most nearly means
a-trick
b-story
c-treat
d-complication - CORRECT ANSWER a-trick
the (genesis) of the idea was scribbled on a napkin
a-cancellation
b-detail
c-origin
d-craft - CORRECT ANSWER c-origin
the brothers (feud) goes back to their childhood day's
a-love
b-dispute
c-sensitivity
d-belief - CORRECT ANSWER b-dispute
(fraudulent) most nearly means
a-pretty
b-fake
c-disgusting
d-sanitary - CORRECT ANSWER b-fake
(adept) most nearly means
a-older
b-talkative
c-cautious
d-skilled - CORRECT ANSWER d-skilled
she is an (ardent) supporter of families rights
a-passionate
b-testy
c-unaffiliated
d-tired - CORRECT ANSWER a-passionate
the town suffered from (rampant) overcrowding and crime
a-overstated
b-widespread
c-old
d-predictable - CORRECT ANSWER b-widespread
(sinister) most nearly means
a-brotherhood
b-believable
c-gaudy
d-evil - CORRECT ANSWER d-evil
such a (puny) fence stands no chance with that big dog
a-satisfying
b-colorful
c-ghastly
d-weak - CORRECT ANSWER d-weak
(witty) most nearly means
a-sulking
b-bloody
c-clever
d-careless - CORRECT ANSWER c-clever
the witness (vivid) account of the crime certainly opened the jury's eyes
a-clear
b-unobstructed
c-false
d-condescending - CORRECT ANSWER a-clear
(relinquish) most nearly means
a-concede
b-color
c-trick
d-berate - CORRECT ANSWER a-concede
i can only hope that these good times (recur)
a-disappear
b-satiate
c-return
d-let go - CORRECT ANSWER c-return
(incite) most nearly means
a-induce
b-intrigue
c-blow
d-react - CORRECT ANSWER a-induce
it was wise of george to (implement) such a bold strategy while his critics were distracted
a-enact
b-suggest
c-trivialize
d-investigate - CORRECT ANSWER a-enact
(query) most nearly means
a-telling
b-question
c-bogus
d-captive - CORRECT ANSWER b-question
no one should be in awe of such a (timid) animal
a-crazy
b-cowardly
c-dangerous
d-salty - CORRECT ANSWER b-cowardly
(colleague) most nearly means
a-enemy
b-savior
c-peer
d-pedant - CORRECT ANSWER c-peer
his opponent proved to have a (potent) mixture of toughness and intelligence
a-costly
b-derelict
c-sad
d-powerful - CORRECT ANSWER d-powerful [Show Less]