ASVAB General Science Practice Test 84604 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

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1

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

55% Answer Correctly

nucleus

cell wall

cell membrane

cytoplasm


Solution

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


2

Scalar quantities are fully described by which of the following?

48% Answer Correctly

a direction only

a magnitude only

a magnitude and a polarity

a magnitude and a direction


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

The energy posessed by a ball on the window ledge of a tall building is an example of what kind of energy?

66% Answer Correctly

potential

inherent

gravitational

kinetic


Solution

Kinetic energy is the energy posessed by a moving object. Potential energy is stored energy in a stationary object based on its location, position, shape, or state.


4

The envelope of gases surrounding the planet is called the:

78% Answer Correctly

atmosphere

geosphere

hydrosphere

lithosphere


Solution

The biosphere is the global ecological system integrating all living beings and their relationships. This includes their interactions with the lithosphere (the rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle), hydrosphere (all surface water), and atmosphere (the envelope of gases surrounding the planet).


5

Changes to an object's speed or direction of motion are caused by which of the following?

72% Answer Correctly

work

a force

kinetic energy

power


Solution

Force is applied to change an object's speed or direction of motion.