ASVAB General Science Practice Test 622010

Questions 5
Topics Biome, Blood Cells, Crust, Proton, Species

Study Guide

Biome

A biome is a large naturally occurring community of flora (plants) and fauna (animals) occupying a major habitat (home or environment).

Blood Cells

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.

Crust

The crust is the Earth's outermost layer and is divided into oceanic and continental types. Oceanic crust is 3 miles (5 km) to 6 miles (10 km) thick and is composed primarily of denser rock. Continental crust is 20 to 30 miles (30 to 50 km) thick and composed primarily of less dense rock. The crust makes up approximately one percent of the Earth's total volume.

Proton

A proton is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries a positive electric charge.

Species

The narrowest classification of life, species, contains organisms that are so similar that they can only reproduce with others of the same species.