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unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| habitable | having the conditions to support life |
| rocky planet | any planet with a solid surface, such as Earth or mars |
| system | a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole |
| geologic process | an event series of events that causes changes in the geosphere, such as flowing water of flowing lava |
| channel | a long, narrow groove that forms where water,lava of others liquid flows |
| landfrom | a feature that forms on the surface of the planet, such as a mountain, channel,or sand dune |
| claim | a claim is a statement that answers a question about an observation or a scientific problem. its a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning. |
| model | an object,diagram,or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see |
| reasoning | is the explanation that connects your evidence to your claim.its the why or how your evidence proves your claim. |
| evidence | is the data and observations you collect to support a claim.its the information that helps answer a scientific question. |
| convergent | moving toward the same place |
| divergent | moving apart in different direction |
| mid-ocean ride | an underwater rang formed when 2 plates move apart. |
| trench a long,deep indentation the ocean floor formed when 2 plates move together | |
| volcanic activity | any of the many processes ( such as eruptions and lava flows) in which gas,lava,and ash are pushed out on the surface of Earth. |
| analyze | to examine in detail for a purpose. |