ASVAB General Science Practice Test 171573 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1

Antigens are found on the outside of which blood cells?

54% Answer Correctly

red

platelets

plasma

white


Solution

Blood is categorized into four different types (A, B, AB, and O) based on the type of antigens found on the outside of the red blood cells. Additionally, each type can be negative or positive based on whether or not the cells have an antigen called the Rh factor.


2

Vector quantities are fully described by which of the following?

75% Answer Correctly

a direction only

a direction and a polarity

a magnitude and a direction

a magnitude only


Solution

Velocity and displacement are vector quantities which means each is fully described by both a magnitude and a direction.  In contrast, scalar quantities are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude only.  A variable indicating a vector quantity will often be shown with an arrow symbol:  \(\vec{v}\)


3

Poor balance could indicate an issue with which part of the nervous system?

64% Answer Correctly

spinal cord

cerebellum

medulla

cerebrum


Solution

The cerebellum is a large cluster of nerves at the base of the brain that's responsible for balance, movement, and muscle coordination.


4

Which of the following is not part of the carbon cycle?

59% Answer Correctly

photosynthesis

precipitation

decomposition

respiration


Solution

The carbon cycle represents the ciruit of carbon through Earth's ecosystem. Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere is absorbed by plants through photosynthesis. Plants then die and release carbon back into the atmosphere during decomposition or are eaten by animals who breathe (respiration) the carbon into the atmosphere they exhale and produce waste which also releases carbon as it decays.


5

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment is known as:

79% Answer Correctly

population

community

ecosystem

biome


Solution

An ecosystem is a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. This includes both the biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living).