ASVAB General Science Practice Test 228038 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.96
Score 0% 79%

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1

Carbohydrates are found in:

89% Answer Correctly

sugars and starches

food additives

vegetable oils

animal sources


Solution

Carbohydrates are major sources of energy for the body and are found in sugars (fruit, cane sugar, beets) and starches (bread, rice, potatoes, pasta).


2

Earth's troposphere layer is which of the following?

73% Answer Correctly

hottest

closest to the surface

farthest from the surface

coldest


Solution

The Earth's atmosphere has several layers starting with the troposphere which is closest in proximity to the surface. Containing most of the Earth's breathable air (oxygen and nitrogen), it's a region with warmer temperatures closer to the surface and cooler temperatures farther away which results in the rising and falling air that generates weather.


3

Which of blood component fights infection?

89% Answer Correctly

white blood cells

platelets

plasma

red blood cells


Solution

Blood is created in bone marrow and is made up of cells suspended in liquid plasma. Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and platelets are cell fragments that allow blood to clot.


4

Which of the following is the formula for power?

56% Answer Correctly

\(P = w t\)

\(P = {\vec{w} \over t}\)

\(P = \vec{w}t\)

\(P = {w \over t}\)


Solution

Power is the rate at which work is performed or work per unit time:  \(P = {w \over t}\)  and is measured in watts (W).


5

A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries a positive electric charge. This desribes which of the following?

80% Answer Correctly

neutron

atom

proton

electron


Solution

A proton is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries a positive electric charge.