ASVAB GS

b. Inertia

A perpetual-motion machine can never be built because it is not possible to eliminate a. Momentum b. Inertia c. Elasticity d. friction

d. Noble gases

According to their locations on the Periodic Table, argon (Ar) and Neon (Ne) are a. Ionic b. Radioactive c. Liquid metals d. Noble gases

d. Pendulum swinging in a grandfather clock

An example of kinetic energy is a a. Car sitting up on blocks b. Flag hanging on a flagpole c. Pillow leaning against the back of a chair d. Pendulum swinging in a grandfather clock

c. A satellite

Any astronomical body that revolves around a larger body is called a. A nova b. A comet c. A satellite d. An asteroid e. A meteoroid

a. Increases continuously

As an object sinks in water the pressure exerted on the object a. Increases continuously b. Decreases continuously c. Decreases first, then increases d. Increases first, then decreases

c. isotopes

Atoms of an element whose atoms can vary in the number of neutrons in their nucleus are called which of the following? a. products b. reactants c. isotopes d. ions

d. Epiglottis covering the voice box

Choking is prevented by the a. Diaphragm remaining down b. Vibration of the vocal cords c. Esophagus moving the food d. Epiglottis covering the voice box

b. Oranges

Citrus fruits include a. Apples b. Oranges c. Bananas d. peaches

c. Opposes motion between two surfaces

Friction is the force that a. Causes object to fall b. Causes objects to move c. Opposes motion between two surfaces d. Increases as potential energy increases

c. 3

How many atoms are in a single molecule of water (H2O)? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

b. Germination

If you place bean seeds between moist paper towels and watch the stem and leaves appear, you will see a demonstration of: a. Transpiration b. Germination c. Fertilization d. Pollination

D. plankton

In a balanced aquatic ecosystem, which of the following would have the greatest population? A. fish B. crabs C. sharks D. plankton

c. Carbon atoms

In chemistry, to be classified as an organic substance, a substance must contain a. Sugar molecules b. Sodium atoms c. Carbon atoms d. Water molecules

b. domains

In the classification of life, bacteria, archaea and eukaryote are which of the following? a. classes b. domains c. species d. kingdoms

Bones

Marrow is a soft tissue found in the? Brain Bones Muscles Ligaments

Shells

Mollusks typically have?

b. Extent to which a substance dissolves in a solvent

Solubility can be defined as the? a. Amount of moisture in the air b. Extent to which a substance dissolves in a solvent c. Amount of salt present in a solvent Extent to which a gas dissolves in air

d. energy

The changing of any kind of matter from one form to another absorbs or releases? a. Dust b. Inertia c. Gravity d. energy

c. ratio of elements in the compound

The chemical formula of a compound describes the elements the compound contains and the a. pH of the compound b. conduction of the compound c. ratio of elements in the compound d. ratio of neutrons to protons in each element

c. Ear drums

The tympanic membranes are also known as the a. Eye lids b. Sinuses c. Ear drums d. Vocal cords

a. Not be given any fertilizer

To test the effectiveness of plant fertilizer, groups of plants are grown with different types of fertilizer. A control group of plants would? a. Not be given any fertilizer b. Be grown with a mixture of all the fertilizers c. Not be needed unless the results were unclear d. Be grown in a different location from the other groups

d. condensation

Water droplets forming on inside of a cold windshield is an example of? a. evaporation b. conduction c. vaporization d. condensation

Gravitational attraction to the earth

Weight is a measure of a body's Energy Momentum Rotational equilibrium Gravitational attraction to the earth

d. The size

What do a hydrogen molecule and an oxygen molecule have in common? a. Atomic structure b. The charge on each electron c. The number of protons d. The size

b. OH-

What is the symbol for the hydroxyl ion? a. H+ b. OH- c. H2O d. H3O

c. Regeneration

When a lobster grows a claw to replace one that was lost, the process is called? a. Restoration b. Retraction c. Regeneration d. Reproduction

c. Viscosity

When scientist measure a liquid's resistance to flow, they are measuring the liquid's a. Density b. Solubility c. Viscosity d. Permeability

c. Lose electrons

When sodium atoms form sodium ions, they a. Share protons b. Gain neutrons c. Lose electrons d. Share photons

d. hawk

Which animal in this food chain is warm-blooded? fly -> frog -> snake -> hawk a. Fly b. Frog c. Snake d. hawk

d. Hydrogen

Which element does not contain any neutrons? a. Iron b. Carbon c. Oxygen d. Hydrogen

c. Adding the salt to the hot water

Which of the following actions produce a chemical change? a. Boiling water b. Burning the rice c. Adding the salt to the hot water d. Melting butter on cooked rice

b. Capillary action

Which of the following enables this pen to work? a. Hydraulic force b. Capillary action c. Centrifugal force d. Vacuum force

b. Molecule

Which of the following is NOT a part of an atom? a. Neutron b. Molecule c. Electron d. Proton

c. Copper

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource? NOT SURE a. Wood b. Water c. Copper d. Biomass

D. it was in a stream for a long time

Which of these is the best explanation of how a smooth round stone became smooth? A. continuous freezing and thawing B. volcanic action C. it fell off the side of a cliff D. it was in a stream for a long time

c. Ball bearings

Which of these reduces friction? a. Car brakes b. Tire thread c. Ball bearings d. Sandpaper

d. Excretory

Which of these systems enable oxygen to reach an individual cell in the human body? a. Digestive b. Circulatory c. Nervous d. Excretory

Butterfly

Which of these undergoes metamorphosis? Butterfly Bacteria Snake chicken

c. Earth is tilt and it's orbiting around the sun

Why do we see different areas of the sky during the fall versus the spring? a. The moon blocking part of the sky b. The daily rotation of earth c. Earth is tilt and it's orbiting around the sun d. Stars' extremely rapid motion in space

a. number of electrons in their outer electron

elements in the same group in the Periodic Table of the Elements have the same: a. number of electrons in their outer electron b. number of electrons c. number of atomic mass units d. number of electron shells

d. 5 => 3 => 1 => 4 => 2

using the list, which of the following presents the stages of the water cycle in the correct order? 1 water vapor cools 2 precipitation occurs 3 evaporation occurs 4 condensation occurs 5 sunlight heats pond water a. 1 => 4 => 2 => 5 => 3 b. 5 => 2 => 1 => 4 => 3 c. 1 => 3 => 2 => 4 => 5 d. 5 => 3 => 1 => 4 => 2

a. Hydrogen and helium

what are two main gases that make up stars? a. Hydrogen and helium b. Chlorine and fluorine c. Nitrogen and hydrogen d. Oxygen and carbon dioxide

a. platelets

which of blood component allows blood to clot? a. platelets b. white blood cells c. red blood cells d. plasma

Hepatitis

which of the following can be spread from one person to another? Allergy Arthritis Hepatitis epilepsy

c. Peanut oil

which of the following is a renewable resource? a. Copper b. Aluminum c. Peanut oil d. Natural gas

c. gas

which of the following states of matter exists at the highest temperature? a. none of these b. liquid c. gas d. solid