Martian Metropolis

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What does the word 'atmosphere' mean when you look at the Greek roots 'atmos-' and '-sphere'?

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The vaporous ball envelope that surrounds a planet.

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What does 'cause and effect' show?

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Shows the relationship between events and their causes.

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What is the fourth rock from the sun?

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Mars.

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What can informational text do?

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Provides factual information, includes evidence to support ideas, contains text features to convey information, and can be presented in many forms, such as science writing, news articles, and essays.

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What is a condition of extreme difficulty, pressure, or strain called?

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Stress.

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What is the definition of 'planet'?

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A celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

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What is the significance of Mars in the solar system?

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Mars is known as the 'Red Planet' and is the fourth planet from the sun, with potential for past or present life.

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What are the main components of an atmosphere?

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Gases such as nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and trace gases.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, warming the planet.

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What does 'habitat' mean?

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The natural environment in which an organism lives, including all living and non-living factors.