ASVAB General Science Practice Test 685114 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

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1

Antigens are found on the outside of which blood cells?

54% Answer Correctly

white

plasma

red

platelets


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.


2

Which of the following is the smallest component of an element that still retains the properties of the element?

74% Answer Correctly

element

atom

molecule

neutron


Solution

An atom is the smallest component of an element that still retains the properties of the element.


3

Which of the following is the correct order for types of radiation from longest to shortest wavelength?

60% Answer Correctly

visible light → ultraviolet light → radio waves

radio waves → visible light → gamma rays

microwaves → radio waves → visible light

infrared waves → microwaves → ultraviolet light


Solution

The electromagnetic spectrum covers all possible wavelengths and frequencies of radiation.  From lowest frequency (longest wavelength) to highest frequency (shortest wavelength) radiation: radio waves → microwaves → infrared waves → visible light → ultraviolet light → X-rays → gamma rays.


4

A transition zone between two air masses is called:

71% Answer Correctly

boundary

fog

thunderstorm

front


Solution

An air mass is a large body of air that has similar moisture (density) and temperature characteristics. A front is a transition zone between two air masses.


5

Reproductive haploids are also known as:

62% Answer Correctly

sperm

gametes

ovum

diploids


Solution

Reproductive (haploid) cells known as gametes have half as many (23) pairs of chromosomes as normal (diploid) cells. When the male gamete (sperm) combines with the female gamete (ovum) through meiosis to form a zygote, each gamete supplies half the chromosomes needed to form the normal diploid cells.