Mars Facts Flashcard

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Mars is the ________ planet from the sun.

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fourth

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What is the size of Mars compared to Earth?

Back

Half the size

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Front

What is the tallest volcano in the Solar System?

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Olympus Mons

Front

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

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24.6 hours

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What is the temperature range on Mars?

Back

70 degrees Fahrenheit to -225 degrees Fahrenheit

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What is the primary component of Mars' atmosphere?

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Carbon dioxide (about 95%)

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What are the two moons of Mars called?

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Phobos and Deimos

Front

What is the average distance from Mars to the Sun?

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About 142 million miles (227.9 million kilometers)

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Front

What is the surface of Mars primarily composed of?

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Iron oxide (rust), giving it a reddish appearance

Front

What is the significance of the Martian day, or 'sol'?

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A sol is approximately 24.6 hours, slightly longer than an Earth day.