Amplify Geology on Mars

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

• Rocky Planet

• Habitable

• Geologic Process

• Landform

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What term (word) represents the solid part of a rocky planet?

• atmosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

A scientists that studies the geospheres of planets other than Earth.

• planetary geologist

• zoologist

• biologist

• physicist

When examining the possible cause of the channel on Mars which two geological processes were we examining? Choose the best 2 answers.

• Flowing lava

• Flowing ice

• Flowing water

• sand storm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is one way scientists can study Mars without physically being there?

• computers

• computer and physical models

• travel there

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Scientists believe that channels on Mars were created by which two processes?

• Glaciers and Wind

• Lava and Water

• There are no channels on Mars

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Any planet with a solid surface, such as Earth or Mars is called:

• natural satellite

• rocky planet

• gas giant

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

• Cryosphere

• Hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Scientists have sent ________ to explore Mars’s surface.

• astronaut

• rovers

• dogs

• cars

True or False: Scientists believe liquid water was once present on Mars.

• True

• False