Exploring The Planets: Mars

What is the position of Mars in the solar system?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

Mars has two small, rocky moons. What are their names?

• Phobos and Deimos

• Titan and Europa

• Ganymede and Callisto

• Io and Enceladus

Mars is often associated with which ancient god?

• Zeus

• Mars

• Apollo

• Odin

What color does Mars appear in the night sky?

• Blue

• Green

• Red

• Yellow

How far is Mars from the sun on average?

• 100 million miles

• 142 million miles

• 200 million miles

• 250 million miles

Mars has layers similar to Earth. Which of the following is NOT a layer of Mars?

• Core

• Mantle

• Crust

• Atmosphere

The surface of Mars is covered with ______.

• Water

• Ice

• Craters

• Forests

What is the temperature on the surface of Mars in the afternoon?

• -28 degrees Fahrenheit

• 32 degrees Fahrenheit

• 0 degrees Fahrenheit

• -118 degrees Fahrenheit

Mars takes about 24.6 hours to complete one rotation. This means a day on Mars lasts about as long as a day on ______.

• Venus

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Saturn

How long does it take Mars to complete one orbit around the sun?

• 365 Earth days

• 687 Earth days

• 433 Earth days

• 225 Earth days