Facts about Mars

Mars is the 5 th planet from the sun.

• True

• False

Mars is approximately twice the size of Earth.

• True

• False

Mars is known as the Red Planet because of its reddish, mercury-rich soil.

• True

• False

Mars has two moons.

• True

• False

The average temperature on Mars is about −63 °C.

• True

• False

The atmosphere on Mars is 80% carbon dioxide.

• True

• False

Scientists have found evidence of water on Mars

• True

• False

The largest known volcano in the solar system is on Mars.

• True

• False

Valles Marineris is a long, deep canyon on Mars

• True

• False

Mars was named after the Roman god of fire.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Mars was the God of War!