ASVAB General Science Practice Test 480125 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.92
Score 0% 58%

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1

Which of the following is not a vector quantity?

62% Answer Correctly

acceleration

mass

velocity

momentum


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:  \(\vec{v}\)


2

In the Periodic Table of the Elements, atomic number is equal to which of the following?

63% Answer Correctly

number of neutrons in the nucleus

number of protons + neutrons in the nucleus

number of electrons orbiting the nucleus

number of protons in the nucleus


Solution

The Periodic Table of the Elements categorizes elements primarily by the number of protons in their nucleus (atomic number) and secondarily by the characteristics they exhibit.


3

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

64% Answer Correctly

cerebrum

medulla

spinal cord

cerebellum


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

In the water cycle, infiltration is most closely related to:

41% Answer Correctly

water table

runoff

oceans

rivers


Solution

The water then accumulates as runoff and eventually returns to bodies of water or is absorbed into the Earth (infiltration) and becomes part of the water table, an underground resevoir of fresh water.


5

Which of the following describes how a person's genes express themselves in physical characteristics?

61% Answer Correctly

chromotype

DNA

phenotype

genotype


Solution

A person's genotype is their genetic makeup and includes both dominant and recessive alleles. Phenotype is how the genes express themselves in physical characteristics.