Spheres of Earth
What is the name of the sphere that includes oceans, lakes, and ice caps
Hydrosphere
Mars is categorized as this type of planet.
A rocky planet
What is the main source of energy in our solar system?
The Sun
What is an example of a landform?
Mountain, volcano, channel, etc.
What is an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see?
A model
What is the name of the sphere that includes oceans, lakes, and ice caps?
Atmosphere
Where on Mars can you find solid water (ice)?
At the poles
What are the 2 types of planets in our solar system?
Rocky planets and gas giants
What type of landform has been our focus this unit?
Water and lava channels.
What is any planet with a solid surface, such as Earth or Mars?
A rocky planet
What can be found in the Biosphere?
Living things (plants, animals, etc.)
What is the nickname of Mars?
The Red Planet
What are the names of the 4 rocky planets IN ORDER from closest to the sun to furthest away.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
What is the name of the landform on Earth that Dr. Edgar was using to gather evidence about on Mars, at the beginning of this unit?
A canyon
What is a feature that forms on the surface of a planet, such as a mountain, channel, or sand dune?
A landform
What can be found in the Geosphere?
landforms, mountains, caves, rocks, etc.
How many Earth days are equal to ONE YEAR on Mars
(guess within +/-10 days to earn the points!)
687 Earth days
(correct if you put between 677 and 697)
Which rocky planet has the largest volcano?
BONUS 200pts: Name the volcano
Mars
Olympus Mons
What is the name of the landform that is a large, flat area that rises significantly higher than the ground around it?
A plateau
What are the 3 main parts of a Scientific Argument?
Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning
Which sphere of Earth is most common to a sphere on Mars
Geosphere
What is the rover's name that found the conglomerate rock on Mars?
Curiosity
What is the hottest planet in our solar system AND explain why.
Venus, because of its thick atmosphere (keeps heat in).
What is the name of the landform that is surrounded by water on 3 sides?
A peninsula
What is an event or series of events that causes changes in the geosphere, such as flowing water or flowing lava?
Geologic Process