Geology on Mars

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What does channel mean?

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A long, narrow groove that forms where water, lava, or other liquid flows.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a claim in scientific terms?

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A proposed answer to a question about the natural world.

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What are Earth, Mars, and other rocky planets considered?

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Systems that are made up of interacting spheres.

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Define the word SYSTEM.

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A set of interacting parts forming a complex whole.

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What needs to be supported with evidence?

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Claim.

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What is geology?

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The study of the Earth, its structure, and the processes that shape it.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the significance of water channels on Mars?

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They indicate past water flow, suggesting that Mars may have had conditions suitable for life.

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What is the Martian atmosphere primarily composed of?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is a biosphere?

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A system that includes all living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2