ASVAB General Science Practice Test 818553 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

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

54% Answer Correctly

cell wall

cytoplasm

nucleus

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.


2

The rate of vibration of sound is called:

83% Answer Correctly

amplitude

period

frequency

volume


Solution

The rate of vibration of sound is called frequency and is measured in hertz (Hz). One hertz is one repetition per second and sounds with high frequency have a higher pitch than sounds with lower frequency. Humans can hear sounds in the range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz.


3

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

70% Answer Correctly

nimbus clouds

cirrus clouds

stratus clouds

cumulus 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.


4

Which of the following is not true of light waves?

62% Answer Correctly

can travel through a vacuum

are mechanical waves

are electromagnetic waves

travel faster than sound waves


Solution

Unlike mechanical sound waves that require a physical medium for propagation, light waves are electromagnetic and can travel through empty space. Light waves are also much faster, travelling at 186,000 m/s vs. 343 m/s for sound waves.


5

Which part of the respiratory system helps protect against infection?

54% Answer Correctly

trachea

pharynx

nasal cavity

epiglottis


Solution

After air enters through the nose, it passes through the nasal cavity which filters, moistens, and warms it. Further filtering takes place in the pharynx, which also helps protect against infection, and then in the trachea which is just past the epiglottis, responsible for preventing food from entering the airway.