Unit 4 + Martian

Front

What planet has the densest composition overall?

Back

Mercury

Front

What is a sol?

Back

A solar day on Mars.

Front

How can we study the surface of Venus?

Back

The only way (currently) to study the Venusian surface is to radar-map from space.

Front

Which planet closely matches Earth in size and composition?

Back

Venus.

Front

What does Mark Watney try to grow in the Hab to survive?

Back

Potatoes.

Front

What is the primary component of Mars' atmosphere?

Back

Carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the average temperature on Mars?

Back

About -80 degrees Fahrenheit (-62 degrees Celsius).

Front

What is the significance of Olympus Mons?

Back

It is the tallest volcano in the solar system, located on Mars.

Front

What is the main reason Venus is hotter than Mercury?

Back

Venus has a thick atmosphere that traps heat through the greenhouse effect.

Front

What is the length of a Martian year compared to an Earth year?

Back

A Martian year is about 687 Earth days.