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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?
What is the approximate size of Mars compared to Earth?
What is the approximate size of Mars compared to Earth?
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?
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?
What did the ancient Egyptians call the planet Mars?
What did the ancient Egyptians call the planet Mars?
Why is Mars frequently called the 'Red Planet'?
Why is Mars frequently called the 'Red Planet'?
What are scientists looking for on Mars?
What are scientists looking for on Mars?
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?
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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