ASVAB General Science Practice Test 916491 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

The biosphere consists of which of the following?

87% Answer Correctly

atmosphere

all of these

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).


2

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

75% Answer Correctly

atomic mass

number of electron shells

atomic weight

atomic number


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.


3

The Rh factor antigen in blood determines:

58% Answer Correctly

universal donor status

universal recipient status

postive or negative

blood type


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.


4

Which of the following is the correct order for types of radiation from longest to shortest wavelength?

59% Answer Correctly

radio waves → visible light → gamma rays

visible light → ultraviolet light → radio waves

infrared waves → microwaves → ultraviolet light

microwaves → radio waves → visible light


Solution

The electromagnetic spectrum covers all possible wavelengths and frequencies of radiation.  From lowest frequency (longest wavelength) to highest frequency (shortest wavelength) radiation: radio waves → microwaves → infrared waves → visible light → ultraviolet light → X-rays → gamma rays.


5

Plant cells may generate energy through which of the following?

73% Answer Correctly

all of these

anaerobic respiration

aerobic respiration

photosynthesis


Solution

Some plant cells produce their own energy through photosynthesis which is the process by which sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water react to make sugar and oxygen. Animal cells cannot produce their own energy and, instead, generate energy when mitochondria consume outside sugar and oxygen through aerobic respiration.