Planet Mars (Seymour Simon)

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What type of storms are common on the surface of Mars?

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Dust storms are common on Mars.

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What does the presence of dried oceans on Mars indicate?

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It indicates that there was a lot of water on Mars long ago.

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Which statement about Mars is FALSE?

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Mars is between Jupiter and Saturn is FALSE.

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What tool do scientists use to explore the surface of Mars?

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Scientists use a Rover to explore Mars.

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How are Earth and Mars alike?

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Both have mountains and canyons.

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What are Mars' two moons called?

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Phobos and Deimos are the two moons of Mars.

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What is the primary component of Mars' atmosphere?

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Carbon dioxide is the primary component of Mars' atmosphere.

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What is the largest volcano on Mars?

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Olympus Mons is the largest volcano on Mars.

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What is the significance of Mars' polar ice caps?

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Mars' polar ice caps contain frozen water and carbon dioxide.

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How long does it take Mars to orbit the Sun?

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Mars takes about 687 Earth days to orbit the Sun.