Explore Mars' Geology and Scientific Concepts

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What is evidence in scientific terms?

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Information about the natural world that is used to support or go against a claim.

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How does adjusting the legs to create a steep slope affect a channel?

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It will make the channel deeper and narrower.

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True or False: Scientists can use models to test their ideas and gather evidence about processes in the natural world that are difficult to observe.

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True.

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What does it mean for a place to be habitable?

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Having conditions necessary to support life.

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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 a geologic process?

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Processes that shape the Earth's surface, including erosion, sedimentation, and volcanic activity.

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What is a model in scientific research?

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A representation of an idea, object, or process that helps scientists understand and predict natural phenomena.

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What is the significance of Mars' geology in understanding its past?

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Mars' geology provides clues about its history, including the presence of water and potential for past life.

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What is the difference between a rocky planet and a gas giant?

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A rocky planet has a solid surface, while a gas giant is composed mostly of gases and lacks a well-defined solid surface.

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What is the role of a scientist in studying planetary geology?

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To observe, hypothesize, experiment, and analyze data to understand the geological features and processes of planets.