ASVAB General Science Practice Test 350684 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1

When the clouds become too saturated with water, the water is released as precipitation in the form of:

29% Answer Correctly

ice

rain

snow or ice

snow


Solution

Rising into the atmosphere, the water condenses into clouds. When the clouds become too saturated with water, the water is released as snow or ice precipitation which may warm as it falls to reach Earth as rain.


2

Which of the following substances gives up positively charged hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water?

55% Answer Correctly

base

solution

acid

alkaline


Solution

An acid is a substance that gives up positively charged hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water. A base (alkaline) gives up negatively charged hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water. pH is a scale that measures of how basic or acidic a solution is. Numbered from 0 to 14, solutions with a pH of 7 are neutral, less than 7 are acidic, more than 7 are alkaline.


3

Which of these is not a component of blood?

82% Answer Correctly

plasma

red blood cells

marrow

white 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

The energy posessed by a thrown baseball is an example of what kind of energy?

79% Answer Correctly

kinetic

gravitational

potential

transitional


Solution

Kinetic energy is the energy posessed by a moving object. Potential energy is stored energy in a stationary object based on its location, position, shape, or state.


5

__________ and __________ pair to strengthen bones.

65% Answer Correctly

vitamin D, calcium

iron, calcium

vitamin D, magnesium

calcium, vitamin A


Solution

Vitamin D helps calcium strengthen bones while also aiding muscle, nerve, and immune system function.