Mars 1
Because Mars has a thin atmosphere, it cannot be protected from what?
From being hit by meteors and asteroids
Why was Mars was named by the ancient Romans for the god of war?
Because its reddish color was reminiscent of blood
Why does Mars's surface look red?
Iron minerals in the Martian dirt oxidized and created rust
How long is a day on Mars compared to Earth days?
24.6 hours
How many rovers are currently on the surface of Mars?
2
How long does it take light from the sun to reach Mars?
13 minutes
How far is Mars from the Sun?
142 million miles
The temperatures on Mars range from...
As high as 70°F- 225°F
Is there any expectation that Mars has potential for life?
No.
What do the winds on Mars occasionally create?
Dust storms that cover much of the planet that take months for the dust to settle
Mars is the _____ planet from the Sun.
Fourth
Could the Greeks and Romans see Mars from Earth?
Yes.
What is Mars' size compared to Earth's?
Mars is about half the size of Earth
Scientists do look for signs that life existed long ago when Mars may have been warmer and covered with water. True or False?
True.
A general description of Mars would be...
It is a dusty, cold, and desert world with a very thin atmosphere
Describe the layers of Mars.
Mars is a terrestrial planet. It has a dense core, rocky mantle, and a solid crust.
Mars has the largest volcano in the solar system. How big is it?
Three times taller than Mount Everest and has the base the size of the state of New Mexico
What is the name of the Mars helicopter?
Ingenuity
What is a day on Mars called?
a Sol.
What is the tilt of Mars' axis?
25 degrees
Why do Mars' seasons last longer than on Earth?
Because Mars take so long to orbit around the sun
Does Mars have water on its surface? if yes, where?
Mars appears to have had water on its surface in the past and frozen water ice can be found at the polar regions along with water that flows down the hillside and crater walls during the different seasons
The moons of Mars are named after what?
The horses that drew the chariot of the god of war, Mars.
What is Valles Marineris?
a canyon system
What natural features can be found on Mars' surface and atmosphere?
Mars has seasons, polar ice caps, extinct volcanoes, canyons, and weather