Geology on Mars Practice Test

Which of the following planets are considered rocky planets?

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
• Mercury and Venus

• Pluto, Eris, Haumea, Makemake
• Mercury, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn

What are the geologic processes?

• Events that cause changes in the geosphere

• Ocean currents and tides
• Magnetic field generation
• Photosynthesis and respiration

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Which of the following can create landforms like channels and plains?

• Volcanic activity
• Wind
• Flowing Water and lava

• Earthquakes

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What is evidence?

• Evidence is a type of scientific experiment.
• Evidence is a personal opinion or belief.
• Evidence is a form of entertainment or art.
• Evidence is information that supports a claim or argument.

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Why is the Mars channel significant?

• The Mars channel is a major trade route for space travel.
• The Mars channel is a geological formation with no significance.
• The Mars channel indicates past water flow, suggesting potential for life.
• The Mars channel is a communication network for Mars missions.

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What do scientific models do?

• Scientific models are used solely for entertainment purposes.
• Scientific models are irrelevant to understanding natural phenomena.
• Scientific models only serve as artistic representations.
• Scientific models help to explain and understand complex ideas

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What can the Stream Table model simulate?

• How water flows over different surfaces

• Air pollution effects on urban areas.
• Plant growth in forest ecosystems.
• Water temperature changes in lakes.

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What happens to the water flow rate when the slope of the Stream Table is increased?

• The water flow rate decreases.
• The water flow rate increases.
• The water flow rate remains the same.
• The water flow rate fluctuates randomly.

What happens to erosion when the slope of the Stream Table is increased?

• Erosion remains the same regardless of the slope of the Stream Table.
• Erosion decreases when the slope of the Stream Table is increased.
• Erosion only occurs on flat surfaces, not on slopes.
• Erosion increases when the slope of the Stream Table is increased.

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What is a rocky planet?

• A rocky planet is a gas giant with a thick atmosphere.
• A rocky planet is a terrestrial planet with solid surface

• A rocky planet is primarily made of ice and water.
• A rocky planet is a celestial body that orbits a star without any solid surface.