ASVAB General Science Practice Test 983026 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

What type of cloud is responsible for fog?

62% Answer Correctly

stratus

cirrus

cumulus

cumulonimbus


Solution

Clouds are categorized based on their shape, size, and altitude. Stratus clouds are low-altitude clouds characterized by horizontal layering with a broad flat base. When stratus clouds occur on the ground the result is fog.


2

Minerals, vitamins, and fiber are:

69% Answer Correctly

proteins

macronutrients

carbohydrates

micronutrients


Solution

Minterals, vitamins, and fiber are micronutrients while proteins, carbohydrates, and fats are macronutrients.


3

Work is measured in:

75% Answer Correctly

horsepower

watts

joules or newton-meters

amps


Solution

Work is performed on an object when an applied force causes displacement along the same vector. Measured in joules (J) or newton-meters (Nm), work is calculated by multiplying force times displacement:  \(W = \vec{F}\vec{d}\)


4

The number system most used in science is the:

94% Answer Correctly

American system

English system

British system

metric system


Solution

The metric system is a number system that designates one base unit for each type of measurement.  For example, the base unit for length is the meter and the base unit for mass is the gram.


5

Which of these is matter than cannot be separated into different types of matter by ordinary chemical methods?

49% Answer Correctly

molecule

element

atom

compound


Solution

An element is matter than cannot be separated into different types of matter by ordinary chemical methods.