ASVAB General Science Practice Test 754846 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
Score 0% 62%

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1

Which of the following does not represent the freezing point of water?

50% Answer Correctly

273K

0°C

32°F

0°F


Solution

The Fahrenheit scale fixes the freezing point of water at 32°F, the Celsuis scale at 0°C, and the Kelvin scale at 273K.


2

Scalar quantities are fully described by which of the following?

47% Answer Correctly

a direction only

a magnitude and a direction

a magnitude only

a magnitude and a polarity


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:  \(\vec{v}\)


3

A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat is:

75% Answer Correctly

a population

a food chain

a community

a biome


Solution

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


4

Tough fibrous cords of connective tissue that connect muscles to the skeleton are called:

70% Answer Correctly

ligaments

cartilage

tendons

vertebra


Solution

Tough fibrous cords of connective tissue called tendons connect muscles to the skeleton while another type of connective tissue called ligaments connect bones to other bones at joints (elbow, knee, fingers, spinal column).


5

What part of the brain is responsible for the major senses (thinking, hearing, seeing)?

65% Answer Correctly

medulla

cerebellum

cerebrum

brainstem


Solution

The cerebrum is the major part of the brain and is responsible for the main senses (thinking, hearing, seeing).