Unit 1 Geology of Mars Test Review

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding a planet, including Mars, that is essential for weather and climate.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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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.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere encompasses all water on a planet, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor.

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What does it mean when landforms on different rocky planets look similar?

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It suggests that they were formed by the same geologic process.

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What happens to landforms after geologic processes stop?

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They remain and provide evidence about the past.

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What is evidence in scientific terms?

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Evidence is information that supports a claim or hypothesis.

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What is a geologic process?

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A geologic process is a natural event that shapes the Earth's surface, such as erosion, volcanic activity, and plate tectonics.

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What is the significance of studying Mars' geology?

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Studying Mars' geology helps us understand its history, climate, and potential for past life.

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What is a claim in scientific inquiry?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that can be supported or refuted with evidence.