Geology on Mars - Amplify

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What is the main reason a river can be narrow and deep?

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The river is narrow and deep because of the angle the sand table is on and the speed of the water.

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What is an event that causes changes in the geosphere?

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An event or series of events that causes changes in the geosphere, such as flowing water or flowing lava, can form a channel.

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What is a channel in geology?

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

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True or False: Our flowing water model took longer to form a channel than it would take to form a channel in nature.

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False

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True or False: Landforms can be used as evidence for a past geologic process.

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True

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What is the geosphere?

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

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What role does water play in shaping landforms?

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Water can erode, transport, and deposit materials, shaping landforms over time.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where materials are laid down or deposited after being transported by wind, water, or ice.

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What is a landform?

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A landform is a natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and rivers.