ASVAB Section 1 – Science/Technical (GS)

The atmospheric layer located 70 – 400 km from the Earth is called the                       _

Which of the following can hold the most moisture?

Which of the following is not an example of a fruit?

Cell division and enlargement is called                      _

In which section of the human digestive system are most nutrients absorbed?

An omnivore typically eats                        ?

Human beings belong to the genus                        _

The elimination of metabolic waste products from an organism is called                        _

Why are decomposers important to an ecosystem?

How did Jonas Salk contribute to the creation of the polio virus?

An African Violet belongs to the genus                     _

The major force causing sea-floor spreading, continental drift, and the collision of continental plates is            

The organelle that contains the DNA in animal cells is                         ?

When a plant undergoes photosynthesis, one of the byproducts is _________

An eclipse of the sun occurs under which of the following conditions?

Diamonds are primarily composed of what?

Chemical fertilizers stimulate plant growth; but if the concentration is too high, they may damage roots. What precautions concerning chemical fertilizers must a gardener take?

Which of the following is an example of Reptilia?

Tides result from the pull of gravity exerted upon the earth by              ?

Which event occurs when the Moon crosses the face of the Sun?

Which planet revolves around the sun in an orbit between that of Venus and Mars? It is known to be covered by oceans and some land, and it has but a single moon.

Ground water and surface water become polluted by?

The study of earthquakes is called                     _

Which of the following is an example of Aves?

If two cars are moving at different speeds, the faster-moving car will be hard to stop because of ______