Geology on Mars

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What is a claim in scientific terms?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that something is true, often used in scientific arguments to explain observations.

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What does it mean for a planet to be habitable?

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A habitable planet is one that has the necessary conditions, such as an energy source and liquid water, to support life.

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Who studies the geospheres of rocky planets?

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A planetary geologist studies the geospheres of rocky planets.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the solid part of Earth, including all its rocks and minerals.

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What defines a rocky planet?

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A rocky planet is defined as a planet that has a solid surface, like Mars.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on a planet, including oceans, rivers, and lakes.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding a planet.

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What is a geologic process?

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A geologic process refers to the natural processes that shape the Earth's surface, such as erosion, sedimentation, and volcanic activity.

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What is evidence in scientific arguments?

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Evidence is the data or observations that support a claim or hypothesis in scientific research.

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What is a model in science?

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A model is a representation of an idea, object, or process that helps explain how something works.