ASVAB General Science Practice Test 481972 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.96
Score 0% 59%

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1

Which of the following is not a vector quantity?

62% Answer Correctly

velocity

momentum

mass

acceleration


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

The Rh factor antigen in blood determines:

57% Answer Correctly

universal donor status

universal recipient status

postive or negative

blood type


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.


3

Blood is circulated throughout the body via:

37% Answer Correctly

veins

capillaries

aorta

arterioles


Solution

The aorta is the body's largest artery and receives blood from the pulmonary vein via the left ventricle. From there, blood is circulated through the rest of the body through smaller arteries called arterioles that branch out from the heart. Finally, blood is delivered to bodily tissues through capillaries.


4

Which of the following is not one of the outer planets?

72% Answer Correctly

Uranus

Jupiter

Venus

Neptune


Solution

In contrast to the solid terrestrial planets, the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) consist of hydrogen and helium gas and water.


5

Heat is always transferred from __________ to __________ environments.

68% Answer Correctly

empty, dense

dense, empty

cooler, warmer

warmer, cooler


Solution

Heat is always transferred from warmer to cooler environments and conduction is the simplest way this transfer can occur. It is accomplished through direct contact between materials and materials like metals that transfer heat efficiently are called conductors while those that conduct heat poorly, such as plastic, are called insulators.