ASVAB General Science Practice Test 731936 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1

Which of the following describes the Earth's mantle?

81% Answer Correctly

all of these

hot

makes up most of Earth's volume

dense


Solution

Mantle makes up 84% of the Earth's volume and has an average thickness of approximately 1,800 miles (2,900 km). It is dense, hot, and primarily solid although in places it behaves more like a viscous fluid as the plates of the upper mantle and crust gradually "float" along its circumference.


2

The Rh factor antigen in blood determines:

58% Answer Correctly

postive or negative

blood type

universal recipient status

universal donor status


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.


3

The number system most used in science is the:

94% Answer Correctly

British system

English system

American system

metric system


Solution

The metric system is a number system that designates one base unit for each type of measurement.  For example, the base unit for length is the meter and the base unit for mass is the gram.


4

In cell biology, what part of the cell contains organelles?

55% Answer Correctly

nucleus

cytoplasm

cell wall

cell membrane


Solution

The nucleus of a eukaryotic cell contains the genetic material of the cell and is surrounded by cytoplasm which contains many organelles.


5

These clouds grow upward and can develop into cumulonimbus or thunderstorm clouds.

70% Answer Correctly

cumulus clouds

stratus clouds

cirrus clouds

nimbus clouds


Solution

Cumulus clouds are large, puffy, mid-altitude clouds with a flat base and a rounded top. These clouds grow upward and can develop into a cumulonimbus or thunderstorm cloud.