Amplify: Geology on Mars (1.1 & 1.2)

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What is a landform?

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A feature that forms on the surface of a planet, such as a mountain, channel, or sand dune.

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What is Google Mars?

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An interactive map that has information about the surface of Mars.

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What is a geologic process?

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

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What does a planet need to be habitable?

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A planet needs water and a source of energy to be habitable.

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True or False: When landforms on different rocky planets look similar, it is evidence that they may have been formed by the same geologic process.

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True.

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What is the geosphere?

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The solid part of a planet, including the crust and the interior.

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What is an example of a geological process?

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Erosion caused by flowing water.

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What is the significance of water for a planet's habitability?

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Water is essential for life and is a key factor in determining if a planet can support living organisms.

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What are some examples of landforms?

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Mountains, valleys, plateaus, and sand dunes.

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What role does energy play in a planet's ecosystem?

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Energy, such as sunlight, is necessary for processes like photosynthesis, which supports life.