ASVAB Practice Test B 527 general science 60 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT

ASVAB Practice Test B 527 general science 60 Questions with Verified Answers 1. those wishing to reduce the "bad" cholesterol levels in their blood should avoid 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 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 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