ASVAB General Science Practice Test 655133 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1

An element in the physical state of __________ maintains a constant volume but their shape depends upon the shape of their container.

81% Answer Correctly

gas

solid

liquid

plasma


Solution

In the liquid state, molecules flow freely around each other and exist at a higher temperature range than the same substance in a solid state. Liquids maintain a constant volume but their shape depends upon the shape of their container.


2

Which of the following is not a method of heat transfer?

67% Answer Correctly

radiation

conduction

reflection

convection


Solution

Heat is always transferred from warmer to cooler environments through conduction, convection, or radiation.


3

Scalar quantities are fully described by which of the following?

47% Answer Correctly

a direction only

a magnitude and a polarity

a magnitude and a direction

a magnitude only


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:  \(\vec{v}\)


4

Leafy vegetables, beans, potatoes, fruits, and whole grains are good sources of:

81% Answer Correctly

fiber

protein

saturated fat

unsaturated fat


Solution

Fiber provides bulk to help the large intestine carry away waste. Good sources of fiber are leafy vegetables, beans, potatoes, fruits, and whole grains.


5

Which of these vitamins doesn't come from food?

74% Answer Correctly

Potassium

D

C

A


Solution

Vitamins are necessary for a wide variety of bodily processes. Some vitamins like Vitamins A and C come from diet but others, like Vitamin D, are generated in response to sunlight.