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Geology on Mars
Key Vocabukary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Geology | the study of the origin, history, and structure of Earth |
| habitable | having the conditions necessary to support life |
| Rocky planet | any planet with a solid surface, such as Mercury, Venus, Earth or Mars. |
| geologic process | an event or series of events that cause changes in the geosphere, such as flowing water or lava |
| System | A group of parts that work together as a whole |
| landform | a natural feature of the earth's surface. |
| channel | a long, narrow groove that forms where water, lava, or other liquid flows |
| evidence | proof |
| Hydrosphere | water |
| Atmosphere | Gases |
| Geosphere | rocks and mineral |
| Biosphere | Living things |
| Are planets a system? | yes, planets are a system. |
| are rivers and channels landforms? | yes, they are landforms. |