Definitions
the solid part of a rocky planet
geosphere
Gerya
a proposed answer to a question about the natural world
claim
I am between these two planets
Earth and Jupiter
having the conditions necessary to support life
habitable
Dome shaped landforms on Venus
Novae
information about the natural world that is used to support or go against (refute) a claim
evidence
I am the ________ planet from the sun
4th
a feature that forms on the surface of a planet, such as a mountain, channel, or sand dune
landform
This helped Gerya confirm his ideas about the dome shaped landforms
computer model
the process of making clear how your evidence supports your claim
reasoning
Scientists are pretty sure ________ formed the channel on Mars.
water
all the liquid water and solid water (ice) on a planet
hydrosphere
Two types of models were used to study landforms on Mars. What were they?
Water Model and the Lava Model
The most important part of a scientific argument
the reasoning
type of rock found on mars
conglomerate/ Formed by Water
: a long, narrow groove that forms where water, lava, or other liquid flows
channel
Scientists use models to...
gather evidence
What is a claim supported by evidence
scientific argument
This instrument was able to discover alot of details about the type of rocks and landforms on Mars
curiosity rover