TN Science Review

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What effect did the introduction of the brown tree snake have on the native bird populations of Guam?

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Bird populations decreased as the snakes fed on the bird eggs.

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What causes volcanoes to form along the northern and southwestern edges of the Pacific Plate?

Back

The mantle has convection currents that cause the crust of two plates to collide in these areas.

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Which letter best represents the Earth’s structure?

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G

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What tool would be used to measure the mass of a marble?

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A

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What do plants need for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of oxygen in photosynthesis?

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Oxygen is released as a byproduct of photosynthesis.

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What is a subduction zone?

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A region where one tectonic plate moves under another, often causing volcanic activity.

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What is the mantle?

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The layer of the Earth between the crust and the core, involved in tectonic movements.

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What is the definition of mass?

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The amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.