Lesson 7 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the biggest volcano in our solar system?
A
Olympus Mons
2
Q
What is the atmosphere like on Mars?
A
cold and thin
3
Q
Describe the surface of Mars.
A
It is red and has volcanoes, craters, and rocks.
4
Q
What do you remember about the moons of Mars?
A
They look like rocks.
They orbit closer and closer to Mars everyday.
They are named Phobos and Deimos.
5
Q
How long does it take Mars to revolve and rotate?
A
687 Earth days to revolve.
24 ½ Earth hours to rotate.
6
Q
What is the weather like on Mars?
A
Cold.
7
Q
Why do some astronomers think Mars would be a good place to visit and, perhaps, live?
A
Scientists want to build a community there because Mars is a similar planet to Earth.
8
Q
What makes Mars look red?
A
Rusted iron in the dirt.
