Step+3+-+Background+Research



**1. IMPORTANT TERMS AND DEFINITIONS:**

**2. EARTH SYSTEM INFORMATION:**

**3. FORMATION PROCESS:**

**4. FEATURE DESCRIPTION OR CHARACTERISTICS:**

**5. ASTRONAUT IMAGES (2-3) THAT INCLUDE THE FEATURE YOU ARE STUDYING (links, ID#s, or images):**

**6. GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF FOCUS:**

**7. IF YOU WILL CONDUCT A PLANETARY COMPARISON, PLEASE EXPLAIN:**

**8. OTHER DETAILS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR RESEARCH:**


 * Keep track of your sources in your bibliography.**