Geology on Mars

Which planet is a rocky planet?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Mars

• Neptune

Mars is similar to Earth because they are both

• gas planets

• rocky planets

• have trees on them

What landform on Mars have we been collecting evidence on?

• mountain

• boulder

• channel

• island

Which two geological processes have we been investigating to see which caused the landform on Mars?

• flowing water and flowing lava

• flowing lava and wind

• flowing water and water surges

• tornado and flowing water

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Because Mars has a solid surface it can be considered a ____________________________________.

• channel

• geosphere

• landform

• rocky planet

The _________________________on Mars is a long, narrow groove that scientists believe was formed by flowing water.

• channel

• geologic process

• model

• system

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the primary component of the Martian surface?

• Iron oxide

• Silicon dioxide

• Calcium carbonate

• Magnesium sulfate

Which geological feature is most commonly found on Mars?

• Volcanoes

• Rivers

• Oceans

• Deserts

What evidence suggests that Mars once had liquid water?

• Presence of river valleys

• High atmospheric pressure

• Abundant vegetation

• Thick ice caps

Which rover was the first to confirm the presence of water ice on Mars?

• Spirit

• Opportunity

• Curiosity

• Phoenix