ASVAB GENERAL SCIENCE GS EXAM QUESTIONS

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ASVAB GENERAL SCIENCE (GS) EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: Which element does NOT contain any neutrons?

• iron
• carbon
• oxygen
• hydrogen

Answer:

• hydrogen

Question 2: If you place bean seeds between moist paper towels and watch the stem and leaves appear, you will see a demonstration of

• transpiration
• germination
• fertilization
• pollination

Answer:

• germination

Question 3: what do hydrogen molecule and an oxygen molecule have in common

Answer:

the size

Question 4: The tympanic membranes are also known as the

• eye lids
• sinuses
• ear drums
• vocal cords

Answer:

• ear drums

Question 5: Which of the following as a renewable resource?

• Coal
• Water
• Soil
• Oil

Answer:

• Water
• A Renewable resource can be regenerated

Question 6: What is the symbol for the hydroxyl ion?

• H-

B OH-

C. H2O

D. H3O

Answer:

B. OH-

Question 7: When sodium atoms form sodium ions, they

• share protons
• gain neutrons
• lose electrons
• share protons

Answer:

• lose electrons

Question 8: A perpetual-motion machine can never be built because it is not possible to eliminate

• momentum
• inertia
• elasticity
• friction

Answer:

elasticity

Question 9: what are the two main gases that make up stars

Answer:

hydrogen (H) and helium (He)

Question 10: The filament in an electric light bulb is made from

Answer:

Tungsten

Question 11: Which of these reduces friction?

• car brakes
• tire tread
• ball bearings

• sandpaper

Answer:

• ball bearings

Question 12: Any astronomical body that revolves around a larger body is called

• a nova
• a comet
• a satellite
• an asteroid
• a meteoroid

Answer:

• a satellite

Question 13: When scientists measure a liquid's resistance to flow, they are measuring the liquid's

• density
• solubility
• viscosity
• permeability

Answer:

• viscosity

Question 14: Choking is prevented by the

• diaphragm remaining down
• vibration of the vocal cords
• esophagus moving the food
• epiglottis covering the voice box

Answer: