vocabulary
The mixture of gases surrounding a planet.
what is atmosphere.
An event or series of events that causes changes in
the geosphere, such as flowing water or flowing lava
what is geologic process.
An object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something
by making it simpler or easier to see.
what is model
Atmosphere
what is the mixture of gases surrounding a planet.
An answer you propose to solve a scientific question is
a..
what is a claim.
All the living things on a planet.
what is Biosphere
The solid part of a rocky planet.
what is geosphere
A scientist who studies the geospheres of planets in our solar system.
what is planetary geologist.
Model
what is A diagram or simulation that makes something simpler to see.
Mountains, canyons, and sand dunes are all examples of a...
what is landform.
A long, narrow groove that forms where water, lava, or other liquid flows.
what is Channel
Having the conditions necessary to support life.
what is habitable.
Hydrosphere
what is All the liquid and solid water
(ice) on a planet
All living organisms on Earth make up the planet's...
what is biosphere.
Explaining Systems: If a planet has liquid oceans, frozen ice caps, and a thick layer of gases around Which two planetary "spheres" are present?
what is hydrosphere because of frozen ice caps that the water and atmosphere because of the gases thick layer and gases.
To notice how two or more things are alike or different.
what is compare.
All the liquid water and solid water (ice) on a planet.
what is hydrosphere.
Geosphere
what is The solid part of a rocky planet
A scientist who researches rock formations on Mars is
called a...
what is planetary geologist.
Geologic Analysis: Flowing lava and flowing water are both examples of geologic processes. How can a geologic process change the geosphere?
what is constantly breaking down, moving, and rebuilding rocks and landforms across the planet.
Information about the natural world that is used to support or go against
(refute) a claim.
what is evidence.
A feature that forms on the surface of a planet, such as a mountain, channel, or sand dune.
what is landform.
Evidence
what is Information used to support or refute a claim
Flowing liquid water can create a long, narrow groove
called a...
what is a channel.
Comparing Features: How is a model helpful to a planetary geologist studying Mars compared to studying Earth?
what is Scientists use Earth to understand Mars, but Mars is different because it lacks plate tectonics and liquid water.