Geology on Mars: Chapters 1 & 2

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Feature on a planet's surface (e.g., mountain, channel, dune)

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Landform

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Interacting parts forming a complex whole

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System

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Models recreate a natural process in the same way.

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False

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Scientists use models to test ideas and gather evidence about hard-to-observe natural processes.

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True

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NOT a claim for Geology on Mars:

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An earthquake created the channel on Mars.

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Reasoning clarifies how your evidence supports your claim.

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Evidence

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Similar landforms on rocky planets suggest a common geologic process.

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True

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Landforms disappear after the geologic process that formed them stops.

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False

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MS-ESS

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A long, narrow groove formed by flowing water, lava, or liquid.

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Channel

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MS-ESS

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Planet systems include geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and ________.

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biosphere

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