Mars Facts Quiz

What is the average distance between Mars and the Sun?

• 142 million km

• 228 million km

• 1.52 AU

• 687 Earth days

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What is the size of Mars compared to Earth?

• Half the size

• Twice the size

• Same size

• One-tenth the size

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How long does it take for Mars to complete one rotation?

• 24.6 hours

• 23.9 hours

• 669.6 sols

• 142 million miles

What is the tilt of Mars' axis of rotation?

• 25 degrees

• 23.4 degrees

• 142 days

• 178 sols

What are the names of Mars' two moons?

• Phobos and Deimos

• Olympus Mons and Valles Marineris

• Her Desher and Ares

• California and New York

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What is the color of Mars' surface?

• Red

• Brown

• Gold

• Tan

Why is Mars red?

True or False: The largest volcano in the Solar System is on Mars

• True

• False

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What is the composition of Mars' atmosphere?

• Carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and argon

• Oxygen, helium, and methane

• Hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen

• Carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and water vapor

What is the temperature range on Mars?

• 70 degrees Fahrenheit to -225 degrees Fahrenheit

• 20 degrees Celsius to -153 degrees Celsius

• 75 degrees Fahrenheit to 32 degrees Fahrenheit

• Hazy and red