Geology on Mars Chapter 1 Quiz

Definition: Having the conditions necessary to support life.

• Habitable
• Channel
• Geologic Process
• Landform
• Rocky Planet

Definition: A long, narrow groove that forms where water or lava flows

• Channel
• Geologic Process
• Habitable
• Landform
• Rocky Planet

Definition: An event or series of events that causes changes in the geosphere, such as flowing water or flowing lava

• Geologic Process
• Channel
• Habitable
• Landform
• Rocky Planet

Definition: A set of interacting parts forming a complex whole

• System
• Channel
• Geologic Process
• Habitable
• Landform

Definition: A feature that forms on the surface of a planet, such as a mountain, channel, or sand dune

• Landform
• Channel
• Geologic Process
• Habitable
• Rocky Planet

Definition: Any planet with a solid surface, such as Earth or Mars

• Rocky Planet
• Channel
• Geologic Process
• Habitable
• Landform

Which of these is NOT true about Rocky Planets?

• They all have a solid geosphere

• All rocky planets have a biosphere

• They are the 4 planets closest to the sun

• Rocky planets are named for their surface

Describe 2 ways that the channels on Earth are formed:

• Flowing Water

• Flowing Lava

• Snow

• Meteors

WHICH ROCKY PLANET IS THE MOST HABITABLE? (Earth is not included.)

• Mercury

• Venus

• Mars