ASVAB General Science Exam Questions and Answers.

ASVAB General Science Exam Questions and Answers




ASVAB General Science Exam Questions and
Answers
Question 1
The ozone layer is located in which level of the atmosphere?

A troposphere
B stratosphere
C mesosphere
D thermosphere
Correct Answer
B



Question 2
What are the major systems that make up the human body?
Correct Answer
Nervous System, Circulatory System, Digestive System, Reproductive System,
Musculoskeletal System, and the Respiratory System



Question 3
Unicellular kingdom that has nucleus and organelles
Correct Answer
Protista




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Question 4
The temperature of water in an open beaker is raised from 25° C to 50° C. Which of
the following is NOT true of this change?

A The molecules of water have an increased amount of energy.
B The molecules of water are moving past each other more rapidly.
C The water molecules break apart, forming oxygen and hydrogen gas.
D Some of the liquid water escapes as water vapor.

Correct Answer
C



Question 5
Stores wastes and other materials
Correct Answer
vacuole



Question 6
Site where water and minerals are absorbed into the body
Correct Answer
large intestine



Question 7
Site of protein synthesis
Correct Answer
ribosomes




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Question 8
Solution A has a pH of 8 and solution B has a pH of 11. Which of the following
statements is true?

A Solution A is 1000 times more acidic that solution B.
B Solution A is an acid and solution B is a base.
C Solution B is an acid and solution A is a base.
D Solution B is 1000 times more acidic than solution A.

Correct Answer
A



Question 9
Deficiency causes rickets, tooth decay
Correct Answer
vitamin D



Question 10
2 types of tracheophytes
Correct Answer
gymnosperms & angiosperms



Question 11
convection
Correct Answer
transfer of heat unevenly in a liquid or gas, lowering the density of the heated liquid
or gas, w/c causes it to rise & the cooler liquid or gas to fall



Question 12
A group of individuals that belong to the same species
Correct Answer
population




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Question 13
medulla
Correct Answer
connection between the brain and the spinal cord; controls involuntary actions



Question 14
2 parts of nervous system
Correct Answer
central & peripheral



Question 15
Formula for power
Correct Answer
work / time



Question 16
Freezing point of water (C,F,K)
Correct Answer
0, 32, 273.15



Question 17
27 1/2 days
Correct Answer
moon completes an entire revolution around the earth



Question 18
From closest to farthest of Earth's surface, what are the layers of the atmosphere?
Correct Answer
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, ionosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere




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