ASVAB General Science Practice Test 966389 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.94
Score 0% 59%

Review

1

Velocity and displacement are fully described by both a magnitude and a direction.  Velocity and displacement are which of the following?

70% Answer Correctly

composite quantities

combinational quantities

scalar quantities

vector quantities
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:  \(\vec{v}\)

2

In the water cycle, infiltration is most closely related to:

41% Answer Correctly

oceans

water table

rivers

runoff
Solution

The water then accumulates as runoff and eventually returns to bodies of water or is absorbed into the Earth (infiltration) and becomes part of the water table, an underground resevoir of fresh water.

3

These clouds grow upward and can develop into cumulonimbus or thunderstorm clouds.

70% Answer Correctly

nimbus clouds

stratus clouds

cirrus clouds

cumulus clouds
Solution

Cumulus clouds are large, puffy, mid-altitude clouds with a flat base and a rounded top. These clouds grow upward and can develop into a cumulonimbus or thunderstorm cloud.

4

__________ and __________ pair to strengthen bones.

65% Answer Correctly

vitamin D, calcium

calcium, vitamin A

vitamin D, magnesium

iron, calcium
Solution

Vitamin D helps calcium strengthen bones while also aiding muscle, nerve, and immune system function.

5

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

45% Answer Correctly

primary or secondary consumers

secondary consumers or scavengers

primary or tertiary consumers

secondary or tertiary consumers
Solution

Secondary or tertiary consumers may be omnivores.