Terrestrial Planets and Greenhouse Effect

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How does the Mars atmosphere compare to Earth’s in terms of percentage?

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1%

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What gas makes up most of the atmosphere on Mars?

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Carbon Dioxide

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What is the size of Mars compared to Earth?

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Mars is about half the size of Earth

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What is the axial tilt of Mars?

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25 degrees

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With a tilt of 25 degrees, predict how Mars seasons compare to Earth's seasons.

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They are more extreme due to many factors

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Where is most of the ice found on Mars?

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Poles

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What evidence exists that water once flowed on Mars?

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River valleys and lake beds

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What do the hematites on Mars evidence of?

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Past water presence

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What was the mission of the Mars rovers?

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To explore the surface and geology of Mars

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What did the Phoenix craft find while moving on Mars?

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Water ice