Mars Facts

Before landing on the Moon, humans ...

• tried to go to Mars

• saw Mars as the next destination

• thought going to Mars was impossible.

What is similar between the Earth and Mars?

• Their seasons

• Their air

• Their surface

Humans have sent more space probes to Mars than to any other planet because ...

• we are convinced we will find life.

• it's easier to go today.

• the presence of life is a possibility

Elon Musk ...

• is working with NASA to send people to Mars

• will send humans to Mars within the next two decades

• wants to send humans to Mars in 2024

The journey to Mars ...

• can only be made once every nine months

• can only be made when the planets are aligned

• takes 26 months

The view on Mars is really wonderful with mountains and canyons.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The mountains and canyons on Mars are not as big as on the earth.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Mars size is not as small as the earth.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Mars has more moons than the earth.

• TRUE

• FALSE

More than 20 spacecraft have visited Mars.

• TRUE

• FALSE