Geology On Mars 1.1- 1.2

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Habitable

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Having the conditions necessary to support life

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Rocky Planet

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Any planet with a solid surface, such as Earth or Mars

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System

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Set of interacting parts forming a complex whole

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Hydrosphere

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The liquid water and ice on a planet

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Geosphere

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The solid part of a rocky planet

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Landform

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A feature that forms on the surface of a planet, such as a mountain, channel, or sand dune

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Channel

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A long, narrow groove that forms where water, lava, or other liquid flows

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Atmosphere

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The mixture of gasses surrounding a planet

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Geologic Process

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An event or series of events that causes changes in the geosphere, such as flowing water or lava

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Biosphere

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All the living things on a planet