Geology on Mars Amplify End of Unit Assessment

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What is a system?

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A set of interacting parts forming a complex whole.

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True or False: Landforms can provide evidence about the past because they remain after the geological processes that formed them stop happening.

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True

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How can scientists study Mars without physically being there?

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By using computer and physical models.

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What is a model in geology?

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An object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see.

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Which rocky planet is most like Earth?

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Mars.

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What is geology?

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

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What are landforms?

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Natural features of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys, and plateaus.

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What is the significance of studying Mars?

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Understanding Mars helps scientists learn about the history of our solar system and the potential for life on other planets.

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What is a geologic process?

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Natural processes that shape the Earth's surface, such as erosion, sedimentation, and volcanic activity.

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What is evidence in scientific terms?

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Data or observations that support a claim or hypothesis.