Life on Mars
What is one reason why outdoor life on Mars is challenging?
What gas is Mars’ atmosphere mostly made of?
C) Carbon dioxide
How would pancakes behave on Mars compared to Earth?
They would be fluffier due to lower gravity.
How long is a day on Mars compared to Earth?
24 hours and 40 minutes.
What would Mars smell like if you compressed the air enough to breathe?
It would sting your nose and throat due to carbon dioxide.
What equipment must humans wear outside on Mars?
A 300-pound spacesuit
Why can’t people smell Mars’ air?
The air is too thin to breathe, and it's mostly carbon dioxide.
Why does low gravity affect how frisbees fly indoors on Mars?
Less gravity lets frisbees fly slower and farther.
What causes seasons on Mars?
Mars’ tilt is similar to Earth’s.
How does the soil on Mars differ by location?
The soil contains varying minerals and water levels.
Why does Mars’ daily scenery rarely change, according to Stan Love?
Because you live in a sealed habitat and can’t explore freely.
Why is it unsafe to drink Mars’ water without treatment?
It’s frozen, contains grit, and requires filtration to remove harmful chemicals.
Why is it easier to make fluffy pancakes on Mars?
Lower gravity allows the carbon dioxide gas to expand more.
How long is a Martian year in Earth years?
About two Earth years.
Why does the article describe Mars life as both similar to and different from Earth life?
Days and nights are similar, but seasons and conditions are harsher.
How is life on Mars different from Earth according to the article?
Must wear spacesuits outside, thin atmosphere, dangerous radiation, etc.
What color is Mars’ sky during the day and at sunset?
Pinkish during the day and blue at sunrise/sunset.
hat would happen if you threw a rock and frisbee outside on Mars?
Both would fall quickly, but the frisbee might go farther due to low gravity.
What happens to the temperature on Mars even during its summer?
It remains brutally cold.
How do humans plan to access water on Mars?
By mining ice from the soil, then purifying it.
What does Elon Musk envision for the future of Mars exploration?
Testing interplanetary rockets soon and building a colony by 2022.
How does thin air on Mars affect frisbee flight?
Frisbees fall like rocks outdoors but fly farther indoors due to low gravity.
How does gravity on Mars compare to Earth’s?
Mars has lower gravity than Earth.
Why do sunrises and sunsets appear blue on Mars?
Dust in the atmosphere scatters red light away, making the horizon appear blue.
What major challenges will future Martian colonists face according to the text?
hin atmosphere, radiation, sealed habitats, lack of liquid water, reliance on spacesuits, etc.