Geology on Mars End of Unit Assessment

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What is a 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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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere refers to the solid parts of a planet, including rocks, soil, and landforms, not the liquid or ice.

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Which planets are considered rocky planets?

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Rocky planets include Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is the largest object in our Solar System?

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The Sun is the largest object in our Solar System.

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What is the purpose of scientific models?

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Scientists use models to test ideas and gather evidence about natural processes that are difficult to observe directly.

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True or False: The geosphere includes all the liquid and ice on a planet.

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False. The geosphere refers to the solid parts of a planet.

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True or False: Jupiter is a rocky planet.

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False. Jupiter is a gas giant, not a rocky planet.

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What are geological processes?

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Geological processes are natural events that shape the Earth's surface, such as erosion, sedimentation, and volcanic activity.

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What is the difference between a landform and a geological process?

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A landform is a specific feature on the planet's surface, while a geological process is the activity that creates or modifies landforms.

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Name a feature that can be classified as a landform.

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Examples of landforms include mountains, valleys, plateaus, and dunes.