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ASVAB-SECTION-7 Real Exam Questions

ASVAB Section Seven: General Science

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Question 1 Single choice

Shale, gypsum, coal, and sandstone are examples of which type of rock?

  1. A

    gneiss

  2. B

    metamorphic

  3. C

    sedimentary

  4. D

    igneous

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Correct answer: C

Question 2 Single choice

Unlike most other fish, sharks have no __________.

  1. A

    gills

  2. B

    bones

  3. C

    liver

  4. D

    heart

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Correct answer: B

Question 3 Single choice

When exactly two atoms share electrons, they are said to have which type of bond?

  1. A

    metallic

  2. B

    polar

  3. C

    covalent

  4. D

    ionic

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Correct answer: C

Question 4 Single choice

The nucleus of an atom consists of __________.

  1. A

    protons, which have a positive electrical charge, and neutrons, which have no charge.

  2. B

    electrons, which have a positive electrical charge, and neutrons, which have no charge.

  3. C

    protons, which have no electrical charge, and neutrons, which have a positive charge.

  4. D

    protons (positive charge), electrons (negative charge), and neutrons (no charge).

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Explanation:
The nucleus of an atom consists of protons, which have a positive electrical charge, and neutrons, which have no charge - Electrons, which have a negative charge, circle the nucleus in the orbital shell.

Question 5 Single choice

Gas particles move __________.

  1. A

    more slowly than liquid particles

  2. B

    more slowly than solid particles

  3. C

    more quickly than liquid particles

  4. D

    at the same rate as all other particles

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Correct answer: C

Question 6 Single choice

Which of the following symbols represents one of the elements present in NaCl?

  1. A

    C

  2. B

    Na

  3. C

    NH

  4. D

    N

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Explanation:
The elements that make up NaCl are sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl).
C is the symbol for carbon, which is not present at all.
N is the symbol for nitrogen.
NH is a compound including more than one element.

Question 7 Single choice

The largest moon in the solar system is __________.

  1. A

    Ganymede

  2. B

    Titan

  3. C

    Io

  4. D

    Charon

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Correct answer: A

Question 8 Single choice

What is the scientific study of human culture called?

  1. A

    Sociology

  2. B

    Archaeology

  3. C

    Anthropology

  4. D

    Scientology

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Explanation:
The scientific study of human culture is called anthropology, and includes study of the origin and behavior of humankind as well as its physical, social, and cultural development.
Sociology is the study of human society, including patterns of social relations, social interaction, and culture.
Archaeology is the study of past human life and culture by the recovery or discovery and examination of material evidence such as graves, buildings, tools, weapons, and other artifacts.

Question 9 Single choice

The spinal cord is part of the __________.

  1. A

    circulatory system

  2. B

    nervous system

  3. C

    respiratory system

  4. D

    digestive system

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Correct answer: B

Question 10 Single choice

What is the latitude of any point on earth's equator?

  1. A

    0

  2. B

    90

  3. C

    180

  4. D

    270

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Explanation:
All points on the equator have a latitude of 0 degrees.
The North Pole has a latitude of 90 degrees North.
The South Pole has a latitude of 90 degrees South.