The Marvels of Mars: A Peek into the Red Planet
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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