Geology on Mars Vocab

Front

What is an event or series of events that causes changes in the geosphere?

Back

Geologic process

Front

Liquid magma that reaches the surface is called _____________

Back

lava

Front

A weak spot in the crust where magma has come to the surface is called _____________________

Back

volcano

Front

What is a long, narrow groove that forms where water, lava, or other liquid flows?

Back

Channel

Front

What is the purpose of reasoning?

Back

To clarify how evidence supports a claim

Front

What is the solid outer layer of a planet called?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the layer of the Earth between the crust and the core?

Back

Mantle

Front

What do we call the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate tectonics

Front

What is a natural opening in the Earth's surface through which lava erupts?

Back

Volcano

Front

What is the term for the process of breaking down rocks and minerals?

Back

Weathering