Geology on Mars - Vocabulary Practice

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Channel

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A long, narrow groove that forms in land from water, lava, or other liquid flows.

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Hydrosphere

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The place where all the liquid and solid water are on a planet.

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System

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A set of interacting parts forming a complex whole.

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Habitable

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Having the conditions necessary to support life.

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Planetary Geologist

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A type of scientist who studies geospheres.

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Atmosphere

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The layer of gases surrounding a planet.

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Biosphere

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The regions of the surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the Earth (or another planet) occupied by living organisms.

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Geosphere

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The solid part of a planet, including the crust and the interior.

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Landform

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A natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plains.

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Rocky Planet

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A planet that has a solid surface, as opposed to a gas giant.