ASVAB General Science Practice Test 809698 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

Which of the following is the formula for power?

55% Answer Correctly

\(P = {w \over t}\)

\(P = {\vec{w} \over t}\)

\(P = \vec{w}t\)

\(P = w t\)


Solution

Power is the rate at which work is performed or work per unit time:  \(P = {w \over t}\)  and is measured in watts (W).


2

Which of the following is not one of the outer planets?

72% Answer Correctly

Uranus

Jupiter

Neptune

Venus


Solution

In contrast to the solid terrestrial planets, the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) consist of hydrogen and helium gas and water.


3

The connective tissue that connects bones to other bones at joints is called:

70% Answer Correctly

ligaments

cartilage

knuckles

tendons


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).


4

Examples of tertiary consumers include:

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sharks

chickens

cows

fish


Solution

Tertiary consumers eat primary consumers and secondary consumers and are typically carnivorous predators. Tertiary consumers may also be omnivores. Examples include wolves, sharks, and human beings.


5

Traits represented by genes may be which of the following?

81% Answer Correctly

all of these

dominant

expressed

recessive


Solution

The traits represented by genes are inherited independently of each other  (one from the male and one from the female gamete) and a trait can be dominant or recessive.  A dominant trait will be expressed when paired with a recessive trait while two copies of a recessive trait (one from each parent) must be present for the recessive trait to be expressed.