ASVAB General Science Practice Test 895172 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

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1

Antigens are found on the outside of which blood cells?

54% Answer Correctly

plasma

white

platelets

red
Solution

Blood is categorized into four different types (A, B, AB, and O) based on the type of antigens found on the outside of the red blood cells. Additionally, each type can be negative or positive based on whether or not the cells have an antigen called the Rh factor.

2

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

50% Answer Correctly

0°C

32°F

273K

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.

3

Elements in the Periodic Table of the Elements are ordered by which of the following?

74% Answer Correctly

number of electron shells

atomic number

atomic mass

atomic weight
Solution

The Periodic Table of the Elements categorizes elements primarily by the number of protons in their nucleus (atomic number) and secondarily by the characteristics they exhibit.

4

The gravitational interaction of Earth and the Moon is responsible for which of these?

77% Answer Correctly

the northern lights

day and night cycle

tides

seasons
Solution

Tides are caused by the gravitational interaction of Earth and the Moon.

5

Which of the following members of the food chain are most alike?

65% Answer Correctly

scavengers and decomposers

primary consumers and omnivores

herbivores and autotrophs

producers and tertiary consumers
Solution

Like decomposers, scavengers also break down the dead bodies of plants and animals into simple nutrients. The difference is that scavengers operate on much larger refuse and dead animals (carrion). Decomposers then consume the much smaller particles left over by the scavengers.