ASVAB General Science Practice Test 915912 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

In which type of compound are electrons shared between atoms?

56% Answer Correctly

ionic

covalent

molecular

chemical


Solution

A compound is a substance containing two or more different chemical elements bound together by a chemical bond. In covalent compounds, electrons are shared between atoms. In ionic compounds, one atom borrows an electron from another atom resulting in two ions (electrically charged atoms) of opposite polarities that then become bonded electrostatically.


2

Plant cells are surrounded by:

63% Answer Correctly

neither a cell membrane nor a cell wall

a cell membrane and a cell wall

only a cell membrane

only a cell wall


Solution

Animal cells are surrounded by a semipermeable membrane which allows for the transfer of water and oxygen to and from the cell. In plant cells, the cell membrane is surrounded by a somewhat rigid cell wall which provides the cell structure and support.


3

In the food chain, omnivores may be which of the following?

45% Answer Correctly

primary or tertiary consumers

secondary consumers or scavengers

primary or secondary consumers

secondary or tertiary consumers


Solution

Secondary or tertiary consumers may be omnivores.


4

Antigens are found on the outside of which blood cells?

54% Answer Correctly

platelets

white

plasma

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.


5

Earth's troposphere layer is which of the following?

72% Answer Correctly

hottest

farthest from the surface

coldest

closest to the surface


Solution

The Earth's atmosphere has several layers starting with the troposphere which is closest in proximity to the surface. Containing most of the Earth's breathable air (oxygen and nitrogen), it's a region with warmer temperatures closer to the surface and cooler temperatures farther away which results in the rising and falling air that generates weather.