ASVAB General Science Practice Test 506454 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

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1

In fermentation, what replaces oxygen in anaerobic respiration?

63% Answer Correctly

starches

water

ascorbic acid or peptides

lactic acid or alcohol


Solution

If no oxygen is present, cellular respiration is anaerobic and will result in fermentation where either lactic acid or alcohol is used instead of oxygen.


2

Changes to an object's speed or direction of motion are caused by which of the following?

72% Answer Correctly

a force

work

kinetic energy

power


Solution

Force is applied to change an object's speed or direction of motion.


3

Which of the following would be found on a reflecting telescope?

42% Answer Correctly

concave mirror

concave lens

convex lens

convex mirror


Solution

A concave (or converging) mirror bulges inward and focuses reflected light on the mirror's focal point where the mirror's angles of incidence converge. In contrast, a convex (or diverging) mirror bulges outward and diffuses the light waves that strike it. A common use of a concave mirror is in a reflecting telescope, a common use of a convex mirror is in the side view mirror of a car.


4

Which of blood component fights infection?

89% Answer Correctly

white blood cells

plasma

red blood cells

platelets


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.


5

Cirrus clouds generally occur in what kind of weather?

51% Answer Correctly

stormy

freezing

fair

hot


Solution

Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy high-altitude clouds composed of ice crystals that originate from the freezing of supercooled water droplets. Cirrus clouds generally occur in fair weather and point in the direction of air movement at their elevation.