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The Marvels of Mars: A Peek into the Red Planet

Questions: 5

Grade: 6

Words: 137

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Mars, known as the Red Planet, is the fourth planet from the Sun in our solar system. It's famous for its reddish hue, given by the iron oxide or rust on its surface. It’s about half the size of Earth, but its days and seasons are similar to ours, with a day on Mars lasting 24.6 hours and a year, 687 Earth days. Mars has the largest volcano known as Olympus Mons and the longest canyon, Valles Marineris. Its thin atmosphere is not suitable for humans but it has water in the form of ice at its poles. Scientists have sent rovers like Curiosity to Mars to study its geology and climate, paving the way for future human exploration. The idea of life on Mars has always intrigued us. Who knows, one day you might become Mars explorers!

Question 1

What gives Mars its red color?

Iron Oxide

Explanation. The reddish hue of Mars is given by the iron oxide, or rust, on its surface.

Copper

Chlorophyll

Gold

Water

Question 2

How long does a day last on Mars?

24 hours

24.6 hours

Explanation. A day on Mars, also known as a sol, lasts 24.6 hours, which is a bit longer than a day on Earth.

12 hours

36 hours

48 hours

Question 3

What is the name of the largest volcano on Mars?

Krakatoa

Mount Everest

Mauna Loa

Olympus Mons

Explanation. Mars is home to the largest volcano in the solar system, Olympus Mons.

Mount Etna

Question 4

What kind of water is found on Mars?

Liquid

Vapour

Ice

Explanation. Water exists on Mars in the form of ice at its poles.

Salty

Hot water

Question 5

Why have rovers like Curiosity been sent to Mars?

For entertainment

To search for gold

To study its geology and climate

Explanation. Scientists have sent rovers like Curiosity to Mars to study its geology and climate, paving the way for future human exploration.

To find aliens

To colonize Mars

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