Geology on Mars: Understanding Martian Channels

What is the primary focus of the lesson on Mars?

• Evaluating new information about the Martian atmosphere

• Assessing new evidence about the channel on Mars

• Studying the Martian polar ice caps

• Exploring the possibility of life on Mars

What did NASA discover about the channel on Mars?

• It is located on a flat plain

• It has a higher elevation at the bottom

• It is on a steep slope with a flat bottom

• It is filled with water

What unique landform was found at the base of the channel on Mars?

• A triangle-shaped landform

• A circular crater

• A series of dunes

• A rectangular plateau

What is an alluvial fan?

• A type of sedimentary rock

• A type of Martian rock

• A volcanic formation

• A triangle-shaped landform formed by water

How are triangle-shaped landforms formed by lava characterized?

• They are often white in color

• They are found only on Mars

• They are made of cooled lava and often black

• They are formed by sediment deposition

What is the purpose of using evidence cards in the lesson?

• To memorize Martian geography

• To analyze and compare landforms on Mars and Earth

• To predict future Martian weather

• To design spacecraft for Mars exploration

What is the significance of comparing landforms on Mars and Earth?

• To find evidence of life on Mars

• To prove Mars is identical to Earth

• To understand similar processes on both planets

• To map the entire Martian surface

What does evidence card E help students to do?

• Identify Martian weather patterns

• Locate water sources on Mars

• Support claims about the channel on Mars

• Design Martian habitats

What should students do if they are unsure about their ideas regarding the evidence?

• Ignore the evidence

• Make a random guess

• Wait until they have more information

• Ask for the teacher's opinion

What is the final step in the lesson before moving on?

• Submit a report on Mars

• Participate in a group discussion

• Complete all student work and amplify

• Watch a documentary on Mars