Vocabulary List: Geology on Mars

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habitable

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suitable for living

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A 'rocky planet' is defined as:

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A planet that is composed primarily of rock and has a solid surface.

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atmosphere

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the layer of gasses surrounding the Earth

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Geosphere

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the solid part of the Earth, including rocks and landforms

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hydrosphere

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the water present on, under, and above the surface of the Earth

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Biosphere

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the part of Earth where life exists

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system

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A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.

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A landform is a natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as which of the following? A mountain, A building, A car, A computer

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A mountain

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Channel

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A groove or passage for water or other fluids to flow.

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geologic process

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a natural process that shapes the Earth's surface