GED-Science Exam - Free GED Questions and Answers

Question #1 (Topic: )

George’s duties include serving meals, giving medication, scheduling tests, changing
linens, and taking people’s blood pressures.
What is George’s profession?

A. housekeeper B. medical technician C. admissions clerk D. education aid E. nurse

Answer: E

Question #2 (Topic: )

For which activity is an environmental scientist likely to be qualified?

A. advising on diet planning B. prescribing medication C. analysing air pollution data D. running audiovisual equipment E. repairing computer equipment

Answer: C

Question #3 (Topic: )

Absorption is a process by which substances take in matter. During absorption, the matter
becomes dispersed throughout the absorbing material.
Which is an example of absorption?

A. ice freezing in a tray B. a candle burning C. margarine melting in a frying pan D. writing on paper with a lead pencil E. water held in a sponge

Answer: E

Question #4 (Topic: )

Burning paper requires the chemical combination of oxygen in the air with the material
composing the paper. Which would cause the paper to burn faster?

A. wetting the paper before burning B. using a thicker piece of paper C. using only pastel shades of paper D. putting the burning paper in a closed container E. increasing the oxygen around the paper

Answer: E

Question #5 (Topic: )

Adults generally breathe in and out 12 to 20 times per minute. People sitting down breathe
more slowly than those standing up. The older adults become, the more slowly they
breathe. Children breathe twice as fast as adults. Women generally breathe faster than
men.
Which of the following persons would most likely breathe the slowest?

A. a 10-year-old girl standing up B. a 15-year-old boy sitting down C. a 15-year-old girl sitting down D. a 50-year-old man sitting down E. a 50-year-old woman standing up

Answer: D

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