Vocab Quizs: Geology on Mars

evidence

• Used to support a claim.

• A type of opinion or belief.

• A personal anecdote or story.

• A statistical analysis of data.

atmosphere

• A mixture of gases that surrounds a planet or moon.

• A layer of water vapor in the sky.

• A solid layer of rocks and minerals on a planet's surface.

• A type of weather phenomenon that occurs in the sky.

system

• A set of interacting parts forming a complex whole.

• A single component working independently.

• A random collection of unrelated items.

• A temporary arrangement of elements.

biosphere

• All the living things on planet earth.

• The layer of soil where plants grow.

• The region of the atmosphere where weather occurs.

• The part of the earth that is covered by water.

geologic process

• An event or series of events that cause changes in the geosphere, such as flowing water or lava.

• A type of rock formation that occurs over millions of years.

• The study of ancient life through fossils.

• A method of measuring geological time using radiometric dating.

habitable

• Having the conditions necessary to support life.

• A term used to describe a barren landscape.

• A type of celestial body that cannot sustain life.

• A process of evolution in living organisms.

geosphere

• The solid part of a rocky planet.

• The gaseous layer surrounding a planet.

• The liquid layer beneath the Earth's surface.

• The outermost layer of a planet's atmosphere.

model

• An object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see.

• A detailed plan or strategy for achieving a goal.

• A physical representation of a product or service.

• A theoretical framework that explains complex phenomena.

landform

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

• A type of weather pattern that affects climate.

• A geological process that leads to the formation of rocks.

• A term used to describe the movement of tectonic plates.

scientific argument

• A claim supported by evidence.

• An opinion based on personal beliefs.

• A statement without any supporting data.

• A hypothesis that has not been tested.