Unit 1- Geology on Mars (Amplify)

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the sphere of a rocky planet that is made up of all the rocks on its surface.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the sphere of a rocky planet that is made up of all the living things on its surface.

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What is the name of the rover that collected evidence from Mars?

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The Curiosity rover.

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What is a geologic process?

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A geologic process is an event or series of events that causes changes in the geosphere, such as flowing water or flowing lava.

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What is a system in geology?

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A system is a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding a planet.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the sphere that includes all the water on a planet's surface.

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What role does flowing water play in geology?

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Flowing water is a geologic process that can shape landforms and change the geosphere.

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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 plains.

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What is the significance of the Curiosity rover?

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The Curiosity rover is significant for its role in exploring Mars and collecting data about its geology and atmosphere.