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 long does it take Mars to complete one revolution around the Sun?
669 Martian days, which is equal to 687 Earth days
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 has a dense core made of iron nickel and sulfur which is surrounded by rocky mantle that is about 6 to 30 mi deep
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
Mars is the only planet that the US sent exploratory rovers/orbiters to. True or False.
False
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
Does Mars have an internally generated magnetic field? If yes, what is it like?
No, but there are magnetized areas of the crust in the southern hemisphere that indicate that at one time Mars may have had a magnetic field
What would happen if you were to stand on the surface of Mars on the equator at noon?
It would feel like spring at your feet, 75° F, and winter at your head, 32° F
What natural features can be found on Mars' surface and atmosphere?
Mars has seasons, polar ice caps, extinct volcanoes, canyons, and weather