Geology on Mars: Chapter 1 Flashcard

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What is a landform?

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A feature that forms on the surface of a planet, such as a mountain, peak, or volcano.

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What are the four spheres of Earth?

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Geosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere.

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What is a claim in scientific terms?

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A proposed explanation for a question.

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What do scientists use to test ideas about the natural world?

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Models.

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What are conditions that sustain life called?

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Habitable.

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Define geosphere.

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The solid part of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor.

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What is the biosphere?

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The regions of the Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the significance of models in science?

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Models help scientists visualize and test their ideas about the natural world.