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The ASVAB general science test covers many different topic areas. As a ‘general science’ test, you are not required to cover any topic in intense detail. Instead, you are required to have a shallow, but thorough understanding of each topic.
The subjects you are expected to know include:
The best way to prepare for the exam is to practice as many ASVAB general science practice questions as you can.
The more questions you practice, the greater understanding you have not only of your areas of strength, but more importantly, your areas of weakness. You can then focus your study around those weaker topics and maximize your result in exam day.
For the CAT-ASVAB, you have 8 minutes to answer 16 questions – or 30 seconds per question. That doesn’t give you much time to think through and work out the answer.
Instead, it often comes down to whether you know the general science fact, or whether you don’t.
Below, we review some ASVAB general science practice questions – giving you a clear idea of the topics covered as well as the level of detail you are expected to cover.
We’ve put together sample ASVAB science questions on biology, earth science and physics. Have a go at each question and, at the end, we learn which answer is correct and why.
BIOLOGY
1 – Which of the following nutrients is responsible for cellular growth and repair?
a) Protein
b) Carbohydrate
c) Lipids
d) Fats
2 – Which blood cell type is responsible for transporting oxygen around the body?
a) White blood cell
b) Red blood cell
c) Platelet
d) Lymph cells
3 – Which part of the brain is primarily used for balance and task coordination?
a) Spinal cord
b) Cerebellum
c) Pineal gland
d) Hypothalamus
EARTH SCIENCE
4 – The Earth’s inner core is mostly composed of iron and what element?
a) Copper
b) Nickel
c) Zinc
d) Gold
5 – Continents are found on the surface of which part of the Earth?
a) Outer core
b) Mantle
c) Crust
d) Inner core
6 – Which type of rock forms when lava or magma cools on the Earth’s surface?
a) Igneous
b) Sedimentary
c) Metamorphic
d) Tectonic
PHYSICS
7 – Which of Newton’s laws describes that for every action, there is an equal but opposite reaction?
a) First Law
b) Second Law
c) Third Law
d) Fourth Law
8 – Which of the following atomic particles has a net negative charge?
a) Electron
b) Proton
c) Neutron
d) Positron
9 – Which law of thermodynamics describes the phenomenon whereby disorder increases when temperature decreases within a body?
a) First Law
b) Second Law
c) Third Law
d) Fourth Law
How do you think you performed (answers below!)?
If you’ve managed to score all nine answers correct, then good going! You’re well on your way toward succeeding on the ASVAB general science test. If you’ve scored fewer than 4 correct, it might be worth your time to practice more questions.
Here at ASVAB Test Guide, we’ve put together the most comprehensive range of ASVAB general science practice questions on the net; a complete online course tailored toward the needs of the 2019 ASVAB exam. Take a few minutes to learn more about how our test questions can help you ace the exam!
In the meantime, though, let’s take a few seconds to review each of the above nine questions.
Answers:
BIOLOGY
1 – a) Protein
2 – b) Red blood cell
3 – b) Cerebellum
EARTH SCIENCE
4 – b) Nickel
5 – c) Crust
6 – a) Igneous
PHYSICS
7 – c) Third Law
8 – a) Electron
9 – c) Third Law
Within our ASVAB general science learning portal, we provide explanatory answers to each question. We don’t just list the answer and leave you stranded; we explain the answer in intimatedetail – informing your long-term understanding of the topic.
If you have any questions about our ASVAB general science practice questions, then, please get in touch today!
We are happy to answer any questions you may have. In the meantime, be sure to cover each of the general science topics in enough detail – otherwise you put yourself at risk of scoring much lower than you otherwise would do.
