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What is the primary gas that makes up Mars' thin atmosphere?
What is the primary gas that makes up Mars' thin atmosphere?
- Nitrogen
- Oxygen
- Carbon dioxide (correct)
- Methane
How many moons does Mars have?
How many moons does Mars have?
- Three
- Two (correct)
- None
- One
What is the approximate distance of Mars from the Sun in astronomical units (AU)?
What is the approximate distance of Mars from the Sun in astronomical units (AU)?
- 5.20 AU
- 0.39 AU
- 1.52 AU (correct)
- 9.54 AU
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor that has altered the solid surface of Mars?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor that has altered the solid surface of Mars?
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What is the approximate size of Mars compared to Earth?
What is the approximate size of Mars compared to Earth?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for Mars' reddish appearance?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for Mars' reddish appearance?
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According to the passage, why was Mars named after the Roman god of war?
According to the passage, why was Mars named after the Roman god of war?
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What did the ancient Egyptians call the planet Mars?
What did the ancient Egyptians call the planet Mars?
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Why is Mars frequently called the 'Red Planet'?
Why is Mars frequently called the 'Red Planet'?
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What are scientists looking for on Mars?
What are scientists looking for on Mars?
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How does the length of a Martian day compare to an Earth day?
How does the length of a Martian day compare to an Earth day?
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How do the seasons on Mars differ from the seasons on Earth?
How do the seasons on Mars differ from the seasons on Earth?
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