ASVAB General Science Practice Test 590351 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

Review

1

Velocity and displacement are fully described by both a magnitude and a direction.  Velocity and displacement are which of the following?

71% Answer Correctly

scalar quantities

combinational quantities

composite quantities

vector quantities


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 coldest point in the Earth's atmosphere is reached in which atmospheric layer?

53% Answer Correctly

troposphere

mesosphere

thermosphere

stratosphere


Solution

In the mesosphere, temperature again drops as altitude increases until the coldest point in the Earth's atmosphere, the mesopause, is reached where temperatures fall to −225 °F (−143 °C).


3

In cell biology, where does DNA replication take place?

65% Answer Correctly

Golgi apparatus

nucleus

cytoplasm

mitochondria


Solution

The cell nucleus contains the genetic material of the cell and is where DNA replication takes place.


4

Generally, an atom has __________ negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.

67% Answer Correctly

double the number of

equal numbers of

more

fewer


Solution

An electron is a subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. Generally, an atom has the same number of negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.


5

Tertiary consumers eat which of the following?

60% Answer Correctly

decomposers

producers

all of these

primary and secondary consumers


Solution

Tertiary consumers eat primary consumers and secondary consumers and are typically carnivorous predators. Tertiary consumers may also be omnivores. Examples include wolves, sharks, and human beings.