ASVAB General Science Practice Test 901186 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1

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

61% Answer Correctly

radiation

conduction

diffusion

convection


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. 


2

Absolute zero is which of the following?

57% Answer Correctly

the freezing point of hydrogen

the coldest temperature possible in the universe

0°C

the freezing point of oxygen


Solution

In contrast to the Celsius scale (measured in degrees centigrade) that fixes 0° at the freezing point of water and the Fahrenheit scale that uses 32°, the Kelvin scale fixes 0 at absolute zero (-273°C) which is the lowest temperature possible in the universe.


3

An element in the physical state of __________ maintains a constant volume and shape.

86% Answer Correctly

solid

gel

gas

liquid


Solution

An element in a solid state has atoms or molecules that are constricted and do not move freely. Solids maintain a constant volume and shape and exist at a lower temperature than liquids or gases.


4

Water coming to a boil on a stove, ice melting, and steam from a cup of coffee are all examples of which of the following? 

66% Answer Correctly

radiation

convection

conduction

reflection


Solution

Convection is the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas.


5

Which of the following is not a method of heat transfer?

67% Answer Correctly

radiation

conduction

reflection

convection


Solution

Heat is always transferred from warmer to cooler environments through conduction, convection, or radiation.