Mars: The Red Planet Flashcard

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What is the fourth planet from the Sun?

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Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun.

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What is Mars commonly known as?

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Mars is commonly known as the Red Planet.

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What are the polar ice caps on Mars made of?

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The polar ice caps on Mars are primarily made of water ice and dry ice (frozen carbon dioxide).

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What features on Mars suggest it may have had water in the past?

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Features like shorelines and riverbeds suggest that Mars may have had water in the past.

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Which planet is closest to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

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Which planet is the third from the Sun?

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Earth is the third planet from the Sun.

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What is the largest volcano in the solar system, located on Mars?

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Olympus Mons is the largest volcano in the solar system, located on Mars.

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What is the significance of Mars' atmosphere?

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Mars has a thin atmosphere composed mostly of carbon dioxide, which affects its climate and potential for life.

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What is the main component of Mars' atmosphere?

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The main component of Mars' atmosphere is carbon dioxide (about 95%).

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What are Martian moons called?

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Mars has two small moons named Phobos and Deimos.