ASVAB General Science Practice Test 845050 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

An air mass is a large body of air that has which of the following characteristics?

87% Answer Correctly

similar temperature

similar density

similar moisture

all of these


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.


2

The transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas is called:

61% Answer Correctly

radiation

convection

diffusion

conduction


Solution

Convection is the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas. Examples of heat transfer by convection include water coming to a boil on a stove, ice melting, and steam from a cup of coffee. 


3

In cell biology, cytokinesis results in two separate:

57% Answer Correctly

cells

chromatids

nuclei

chromosomes


Solution

During cell division, the cytokinesis phase occurs when cytoplasm and cell membranes complete their separation resulting in two separate cells.


4

The heat from the Sun traveling to Earth is an example of which of the following?

86% Answer Correctly

convection

radiation

conduction

electricity


Solution

Radiation occurs when electromagnetic waves transmit heat. An example is the heat from the Sun as it travels to Earth.


5

A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries no electric charge. This desribes which of the following?

80% Answer Correctly

electron

proton

atom

neutron


Solution

A neutron is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It is neutral as it carries no electric charge.