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SES 100: 10 Mars Questions
40 points
This is an individual assignment.
Images of three areas on Mars
—
Ares Valles, Bacalor Crater, and Gusev Crater
—
are
posted on Canvas.
Pick one of these areas to study. Write and submit 10 questions about Mars based on the
provided images.
These should be questions that come to mind just from looking at the image. What
observations can you make about the image and what questions can you ask about
what you see?
An example
–
“Why do some craters have sharp raised rims and
others have smooth r
ounded rims?”
1. What geological processes led to the formation of the prominent ridges seen in the
Ares Valles region?
2. How do the dimensions and characteristics of Martian sand dunes in Ares Valles
compare to those on Earth, and what does this say about Martian climate?
3. What is the significance of the varying shades of color in the exposed rock layers of
Ares Valles?
4. What is responsible for the erosion and deposition patterns observed in the Ares
Valles riverbeds, and how have they evolved over time?
5. What is the significance of patterns in the distribution and size of impact craters within
Ares Valles?
6. How do the different types of terrain within Ares Valles, such as fractured and
unfractured bedrock, contribute to the understanding of the geological history of this
region?
7. What processes are responsible for the formation of the distinctive, layered rock
formations found in Ares Valles, and how old are these layers estimated to be?
8. What is the role of wind erosion in shaping the landscape of Ares Valles, and how
does it interact with other geological forces on Mars?
9. What are the compositions of the mineral deposits and sediments found in the
channels and depressions of Ares Valles?
10. How does the presence of Ares Valles impact our understanding of the potential
habitability of Mars, particularly in terms of water resources and geologic history?
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