Red Rocks and Moons
Mars is nicknamed the Red Planet because of _____________ in the soil.
iron oxide
The Ancient Romans named Mars after the god of ____
What geographic feature is Olympus Mons?
shield volcano (largest in the solor system)
What is the name of the newest Mars Rover?
Perseverance
How deep is the layer of red soil on Mars?
1 micron (1,000th of a mm)
Mars is the ____________ planet from the Sun.
fourth
How high is Olympus Mons?
25 km
Name a rover that has already explored Mars.
Pathfinder, Sojourner, Curiosity, Spirit, Opportunity
How many moons does Mars have?
What feature makes Mars the easiest planet to study?
No thick clouds obscuring its surface.
How long is the great Martian Canyon, Valles Mariner?
4000 kilometers (2,500 miles)
By what year do scientists hope to have humans on Mars?
2030
Name both of Mars' moons.
Deimos and Phobos
Is there water on Mars?
Yes.
What is the large white spot on the top of Mars?
Polar ice cap
about 1/3
Where did Mars' moons come from?
captured asteroids
How can liquid water sometimes occur on Mars?
Volcanic eruptions melt the ice.
Why is there not permanent liquid water on Mars?
The atmospheric pressure is too low.
What unique vehicle will accompany the Perseverance Rover to Mars in 2020?
small helicopter, Ingenuity