Mars

Front

Mars is often referred to as _____

Back

the Red Planet

Front

What is the name of the largest volcano in the solar system?

Back

Olympus Mons

Front

In Roman mythology, Mars was _____

Back

the God of War

Front

The southern hemisphere of Mars is mostly _____

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cratered, hilly highlands

Front

Compared to Earth, Mars is only about _____

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one-half of the size

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Front

What is the primary component of Mars' atmosphere?

Back

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Front

What are the two moons of Mars called?

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Phobos and Deimos

Front

What is the average temperature on Mars?

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About -80 degrees Fahrenheit (-62 degrees Celsius)

Front

What is the significance of the Mars Rover missions?

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To explore the surface of Mars and search for signs of past life.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Front

What is the length of a day on Mars compared to Earth?

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A day on Mars (sol) is about 24.6 hours.