ASVAB General Science Practice Test 977448 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

A __________ is the smallest multi-atom particle of an element or compound that can exist and still retain the characteristics of the element or compound. 

72% Answer Correctly

neutron

ion

isotope

molecule


Solution

A molecule is the smallest multi-atom particle of an element or compound that can exist and still retain the characteristics of the element or compound. The molecules of elements consist of two or more similar atoms, the molecules of compounds consist of two or more different atoms.


2

During digestion, after proteins are broken down where does the undigested food go next?

53% Answer Correctly

large intestine

stomach

esophagus

small intestine


Solution

Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the stomach to help break down protein.


3

The Earth's rocks fall into three categories based on how they're formed. Which of the following is formed when existing rock is altered through pressure, temperature, or chemical processes?

69% Answer Correctly

metamorphic

sedimentary

igneous

coal


Solution

The Earth's rocks fall into three categories based on how they're formed. Igneous rock (granite, basalt, obsidian) is formed from the hardening of molten rock (lava), sedimentary rock (shale, sandstone, coal) is formed by the gradual despositing and cementing of rock and other debris, and metamorphic rock (marble, slate, quartzite) which is formed when existing rock is altered though pressure, temperature, or chemical processes.


4

In cell biology, cytokinesis results in two separate:

57% Answer Correctly

chromosomes

chromatids

nuclei

cells


Solution

During cell division, the cytokinesis phase occurs when cytoplasm and cell membranes complete their separation resulting in two separate cells.


5

An air mass is a large body of air that has which of the following characteristics?

86% Answer Correctly

similar density

similar temperature

similar moisture

all of these


Solution

An air mass is a large body of air that has similar moisture (density) and temperature characteristics. A front is a transition zone between two air masses.