ATI TEAS 7
Mometrix TEAS 7 science practice test Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the process by which the body reabsorbs water from the large intestine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Osmosis (Option B) is the correct process by which the body reabsorbs water from the large intestine. Osmosis is the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration. In the large intestine, water is reabsorbed through osmosis to maintain the body's fluid balance. Dehydration (Option A) refers to the condition of having insufficient water in the body, not the process of water reabsorption in the large intestine. Filtration (Option C) is a process where a liquid or gas passes through a filter to separate the components, not the primary mechanism for water reabsorption in the large intestine. Secretion (Option D) is the release of substances from cells, but it is not the process by which the body reabsorbs water from the large intestine.
Question 2 of 5
What is the term for the balanced equation that represents a chemical reaction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C - 'Balanced equation'. A balanced equation is a representation of a chemical reaction that shows the reactants, products, and their stoichiometric coefficients. It ensures that the number of atoms of each element is equal on both sides of the equation, following the law of conservation of mass. Choice A, 'Hypothesis', is incorrect as it refers to a proposed explanation based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. Choice B, 'Chemical formula', is incorrect as it represents the composition of a compound using symbols and subscripts. Choice D, 'Reaction mechanism', is incorrect as it describes the step-by-step process by which a chemical reaction occurs, not just the overall representation of the reaction itself.
Question 3 of 5
At the peak of a baseball's trajectory, which of the following forces is acting on the ball?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: At the peak of a baseball's trajectory, the ball momentarily stops moving upwards before it starts to fall back down. During this moment of temporary rest, the only force acting on the ball is the gravitational force pulling it downward towards the Earth. The force of air resistance is negligible at this point because the ball is momentarily stationary, and air resistance requires motion to be significant. Therefore, the correct answer is that only the gravitational force is acting on the ball at the peak of its trajectory. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because air resistance does not have a significant effect when the ball is at its peak and momentarily stationary.
Question 4 of 5
A rocket engine expels hot gases backwards. What principle explains the rocket's forward motion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Newton's third law of motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. In the case of a rocket engine expelling hot gases backwards, the action is the expulsion of gases, and the reaction is the forward motion of the rocket. The hot gases being expelled act as the action force, propelling the rocket in the opposite direction as the reaction force, resulting in the rocket's forward motion. Newton's first law of motion (Choice A) pertains to inertia, stating that an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an external force. Newton's second law of motion (Choice B) relates force, mass, and acceleration, which is not directly applicable to the scenario of a rocket engine propulsion. The law of conservation of energy (Choice D) is a fundamental principle stating that energy cannot be created or destroyed but can only be transformed, which does not directly explain the forward motion of the rocket in this context.
Question 5 of 5
Two identical balls, one made of clay and the other made of steel, are dropped from the same height. Which ball reaches the ground first, neglecting air resistance?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In the absence of air resistance, both balls will experience the same acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s^2) regardless of their densities or materials. This means that both balls will reach the ground at the same time, assuming they are dropped from the same height simultaneously. The differences in density or material composition do not affect the rate at which objects fall in a vacuum. Therefore, both the clay and steel balls, being identical in shape and starting position, will have the same free-fall acceleration and will hit the ground simultaneously. Choices A and B are incorrect because the density of the materials does not impact the time it takes for objects to fall under gravity alone. Choice D is incorrect as the initial velocities do not play a role in the time taken to fall in a vacuum, where only the acceleration due to gravity affects the motion.