Introduction
Mars is colder than Earth because it is farther away from The Sun.
What is the main color of Mars?
the main color of Mars is red
What color are the rocks and soil on Mars?
the color of the rocks and soil on Mars is red
If we were on Mars looking up, what would the sky look like?
If we were on Mars looking up, "the sky would e hazy and red because of suspended dust"
Is Kepler-1649c in our Solar System?
No, Kepler-1649c is not in our Solar System. It orbits a different star
Has NASA sent rovers (space robots) to any other planets in our solar system?
NASA has not sent rovers (space robots) to any other planets in our solar system
Is the "large canyon system called Valles Marineris" bigger or smaller than the Grand Canyon on Earth?
The "large canyon system called Valles Marineris" is MUCH bigger than the Grand Canyon on Earth
True or False: A human could breathe on Mars
False: A human could NOT breathe on Mars because there is not enough Oxygen
What is the average temperature on Mars?
"The temperature on Mars can be as high as 70 degrees or as low as about -225 degrees"
Why do scientists think liquid water MIGHT exist on the surface of this planet?
scientists think liquid water MIGHT exist on the surface of this planet because it is in the habitable zone of the star it orbits, so it is not too hot or too cold
Why is Mars called "The Red Planet"?
Mars is "called "The Red Planet" because iron minerals in the Martian dirt oxidize, or rust, causing the surface to look red."
What are the signs on Mars' surface that there was once liquid water there?
the signs on Mars' surface that there was once liquid water there are "ancient river valley networks, deltas, ....and lakebeds that could only be formed by liquid water"
A year on Earth is 365 days, How long is a year on Mars?
A year on Mars is 687 Earth days
True/False: On Mars, there is a chance that Asteroids, meteors, or comets could suddenly hit the planet
True: On Mars, there is a chance that Asteroids, meteors, or comets could suddenly hit the planet
What is an Exoplanet?
An Exoplanet is a planet that is outside of our solar system
Is Mars flat, rocky, and boring?
No! Mars "has seasons, polar ice caps, extinct volcanoes, canyons and weather."
What is the name of the largest volcano in our solar system which is on Mars?
the name of the largest volcano in our solar system which is on Mars is Olympus Mons.
Which one is the same length of time on Mars as on Earth?
A. Day
B. Month
C. Year
A. Day
A day on Earth is 24 hours, and it is nearly 24 hours on Mars as well.
WHY is there a chance that Asteroids, meteors, or comets could suddenly hit the planet on Mars, but NOT on Earth?
is there a chance that Asteroids, meteors, or comets could suddenly hit the planet on Mars, but NOT on Earth Because Earth has a thicker, more protective atmosphere, so they burn up before they reach us.
Why was this planet named Kepler-1649c?
this planet named Kepler-1649c because all of the planets the Kepler Telescope helped to find have been given the name Kepler and a number
What are some of the challenges humans will have to overcome if we ever want to be able to live on Mars?
Some of the challenges humans will have to overcome if we ever want to be able to live on Mars are:
1. The temperature is too cold, there is no oxygen,
2. the gravity is different (lesser),
3. and right now, no plants could grow on Mars because there is no water.
Is there water on Mars today?
There is water on mars today, but it is frozen under the surface, and very salty
What are the gases that make up Mars' atmosphere?
the gases that make up Mars' atmosphere are Carbon Dioxide, Argon, Nitrogen, and a small amount of Oxygen and water vapor.
Why would dust be such a problem on Mars?
Dust would be such a problem on Mars because "Dust storms on Mars cover the whole planet... It can be months before all of the dust settles"
Does NASA still use the Kepler Space Telescope? Why/why not?
NASA does not still use the Kepler Space Telescope. "The space agency stopped using the telescope in 2018... when it ran out of fuel"