Mars Facts
What is Mars sometimes called?
The Red Planet
What type of energy will people on Mars likely use?
People will likely use solar or wind energy on Mars.
Who is interested in exploring Mars?
NASA is interested in exploring Mars.
What is the biggest danger on Mars?
The biggest danger on Mars is radiation.
What type of workers will be needed in a Martian city?
The city will need farmers, cooks, doctors, and many other types of workers.
How many Earth days are in a year on Mars?
A year on Mars lasts 687 Earth days.
What will the people on Mars mostly eat?
The people on Mars will mostly eat plants.
What is one thing scientists hope to find on Mars?
Scientists might find out if there is or ever was life on Mars.
Why is radiation harmful?
Radiation is harmful because it can cause serious damage to DNA and increase the risk of cancer.
Why won't you need to be rich to live on Mars?
You won't have to be rich because many jobs will be needed in the Martian city.
What planet is Mars in relation to the sun?
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun.
Where will people likely live on Mars?
People on Mars will likely live underground because of the radiation.
What will NASA hope to do by the 2030s?
NASA hopes to have people on Mars.
How can we protect ourselves from radiation on Mars?
We can protect ourselves from radiation on Mars by burrowing underground.
What jobs might robots do on Mars?
Some jobs can be done by machines, which use fewer resources than human workers.
What are two features of Mars' surface?
Mars has huge mountains and deep canyons.
Why is it difficult to take care of animals on Mars?
Animals would be hard to take care of due to the conditions on Mars.
How will research on Mars help scientists?
Research on Mars could let scientists look at how humans affect parts of an environment.
What can happen to people’s muscles during the trip to Mars?
People’s muscles will get weak because there will be no gravity.
Name two examples of jobs that will be needed on Mars.
Examples of jobs are farmers and cooks.
Why is Mars a good candidate for future human colonization?
Mars might one day be a good place for people to live due to its resources and potential for research.
What might people make for fuel to travel back to Earth?
People might make methane gas for fuel from resources found on Mars.
What are rovers and drones used for on Mars?
Rovers and drones will be used for research and to help avoid radiation.
What is one reason why it is difficult to live on Earth in the future?
The habitat on Earth might be damaged someday, making it hard to live there.
What are two types of entertainment people will have on Mars?
People will want to have television and radio for entertainment.