MAAP Exam Reviewer - Science, Mathematics, English & Mechanical Reasoning

Comprehensive flashcards covering Science concepts, Mathematical problem solving, English vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, and Mechanical IQ based on the MAAP entrance exam reviewer materials.

What degree programs are offered by the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) at its Kamaya Point campus in Mariveles, Bataan?

Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation and Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering.

Which organization owns and manages the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP)?

The Philippine Naval Officers and the Mariners Union (AMOSUP).

What is the function of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) in biological systems?

It serves as the main energy currency of cells, consisting of three phosphate groups attached to adenosine.

What term describes the phase transition where a gas converts directly into a solid without becoming a liquid?

Deposition.

What is the boundary that separates the Earth's crust from the underlying mantle called?

The Mohorovičić Discontinuity (Moho).

Which two radioactive elements were discovered by Marie Curie and Pierre Curie?

Radium and Polonium.

What type of galaxy lacks a symmetric or regular structural shape?

An irregular galaxy.

What is the main function of lysosomes within a eukaryotic cell?

They contain digestive enzymes used to break down waste materials, cellular debris, and foreign substances.

Which branch of zoology specifically studies insects?

Entomology.

What is the standard equation of a circle centered at $(h, k)$ with radius $r$?

$$(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2$$

If a car travels at a uniform velocity of $90\,m/s$, how long will it take to complete a distance of $450\,m$?

$5\,s$ ($t = \frac{d}{v} = \frac{450\,m}{90\,m/s} = 5\,s$).

What is the simple interest on a principal amount of $\text{Php } 35{,}000.00$ at an annual rate of $6\%$ for one year?

$\text{Php } 2{,}100.00$ ($I = P \times r \times t = 35000 \times 0.06 \times 1 = 2100$).

In a lever system, a $5\,lb$ weight is placed $10\,ft$ from the fulcrum. What weight must be placed $5\,ft$ on the opposite side to balance the lever?

$10\,lb$ ($W_1 \times d_1 = W_2 \times d_2 \rightarrow 5 \times 10 = W_2 \times 5 \rightarrow W_2 = 10\,lb$).

What key distinction separates an impromptu speech from an extemporaneous speech?

An impromptu speech is delivered with no prior preparation, whereas an extemporaneous speech allows a short amount of time for the speaker to prepare and outline thoughts.

What critically endangered bird species is actively protected at the Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary in Palawan?

The Philippine cockatoo, locally known as the katala.

What is the meaning of the vocabulary term 'extol'?

To praise highly or aggrandize.

What is the antonym of the word 'salutary'?

Sickening or harmful.

How does the velocity of a fluid change when it flows from a wider section of a pipe into a narrower section?

The velocity increases as the cross-sectional area decreases to maintain a constant volume flow rate.

If the price of a coat is $68.25$ dollars including a $5\%$ sales tax, what was the original price before tax?

$65.00$ dollars ($\text{Original Price} = \frac{68.25}{1.05} = 65.00$).

What is a backdraft in firefighting, and under what conditions does it occur?

A backdraft (or smoke explosion) occurs during the smoldering phase of a fire when oxygen is depleted, causing instantaneous combustion when fresh oxygen suddenly enters.