Geology on Mars: Chapter 1 Flashcard

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What is a feature that forms on the surface of a planet like a mountain, peak, or volcano?

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landform

Front

What do we call an event or series of events that causes changes in the geosphere?

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geologic process

Front

What is a proposed explanation for a question?

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claim

Front

What do we call a set of interacting parts that function together?

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system

Front

What is information that can be used to support or refute a claim?

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evidence

Front

What is the study of the Earth's physical structure and substance?

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Geology

Front

What term describes the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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weathering

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

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plate tectonics

Front

What do we call the layer of gases surrounding a planet?

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atmosphere

Front

What is the term for the solid outer layer of a planet?

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crust