Geology on Mars Assessment

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What is a Planetary Geologist?

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A scientist who studies the geospheres of planets in our solar system.

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What is similar about all of the inner planets?

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They are rocky.

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What is a Geologic Process?

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An event/series of events that cause changes in the geosphere.

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What does the term Biosphere refer to?

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All living things in a planet.

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What is another name for Geology?

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Earth science.

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What are the inner planets of our solar system?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is the geosphere?

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The solid surface of a planet.

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What is the atmosphere?

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A layer of gases surrounding a planet.

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What is the difference between inner and outer planets?

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Inner planets are rocky, while outer planets are gas giants.

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What is the significance of studying Mars in geology?

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It helps us understand planetary formation and the potential for life.