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A lifetime supply of breathable air is not necessary for a trip to Mars.
A lifetime supply of breathable air is not necessary for a trip to Mars.
False
Mars currently has oceans, lakes, and rivers.
Mars currently has oceans, lakes, and rivers.
False
The northern hemisphere of Mars is higher in elevation than the southern hemisphere.
The northern hemisphere of Mars is higher in elevation than the southern hemisphere.
False
The southern hemisphere of Mars is younger than the northern hemisphere.
The southern hemisphere of Mars is younger than the northern hemisphere.
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Mars has a gravitational pull that is stronger than Earth's.
Mars has a gravitational pull that is stronger than Earth's.
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Martian sand dunes are smaller than those on Earth.
Martian sand dunes are smaller than those on Earth.
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The Face Mesa is a crater on Mars.
The Face Mesa is a crater on Mars.
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Multibillion-dollar spaceships are not necessary for traveling to Mars.
Multibillion-dollar spaceships are not necessary for traveling to Mars.
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The Happy Face Crater is located in the northern hemisphere of Mars.
The Happy Face Crater is located in the northern hemisphere of Mars.
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The atmosphere on Mars is suitable for human respiration.
The atmosphere on Mars is suitable for human respiration.
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Tars on Mars are crestless sand dunes that are up to five meters tall.
Tars on Mars are crestless sand dunes that are up to five meters tall.
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Mars' atmosphere is not subject to wind-generating pressure differentials.
Mars' atmosphere is not subject to wind-generating pressure differentials.
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Dust storms on Mars can last for weeks.
Dust storms on Mars can last for weeks.
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Olympus Mons is the largest volcano in the Milky Way galaxy.
Olympus Mons is the largest volcano in the Milky Way galaxy.
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Valles Marineris is the largest canyon in the Milky Way galaxy.
Valles Marineris is the largest canyon in the Milky Way galaxy.
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The sky on Mars is normally blue due to the dust absorbing most of the red light.
The sky on Mars is normally blue due to the dust absorbing most of the red light.
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The summit of Olympus Mons is 10 kilometers high.
The summit of Olympus Mons is 10 kilometers high.
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The views from the summit of Olympus Mons would be average.
The views from the summit of Olympus Mons would be average.
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Valles Marineris is a small canyon on Mars.
Valles Marineris is a small canyon on Mars.
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The rusted iron particles on Mars are distributed by water flows.
The rusted iron particles on Mars are distributed by water flows.
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Study Notes
Preparation for Mars
- A high tolerance for cold, loneliness, and radiation is required to live on Mars.
- A lifetime supply of breathable air and food is necessary for survival.
- A multibillion-dollar spaceship is needed to transport to Mars.
- A desire to escape from Earth is a motivating factor for moving to Mars.
Martian Geography
- Noctis Labyrinthus is a maze-like region on Mars.
- The Happy Face Crater is a potential location for a hideaway.
- The Face Mesa is a possible location for a fortress.
- Mars had oceans, lakes, and rivers around 4 billion years ago, but they have since frozen or evaporated.
Martian Water
- Water is essential for life on Mars.
- Trapped water may exist beneath the seasonally expanding and contracting carbon dioxide ice caps.
- If Mars had surface water, the northern hemisphere would likely be one giant ocean, while the southern hemisphere would remain high and dry.
Martian Hemispheres
- The northern hemisphere is relatively flat and below average elevation.
- The southern hemisphere is crater-ridden and likely older, with increased volcanic activity in the north.
Martian Environment
- Mars is essentially a giant dusty desert.
- Martian sand dunes form and behave similarly to those on Earth, but can grow twice as large due to the weaker gravitational pull.
- Mars has unique features like tars, which are crestless sand dunes up to 15 meters tall.
- Dust storms are a major weather hazard on Mars, caused by wind-generating pressure differentials and distributing rusted iron particles across the surface.
Martian Landmarks
- Olympus Mons is the largest volcano in the Solar System, with a 25-kilometer summit offering breathtaking views.
- Valles Marineris is the largest canyon in the Solar System, with a width that makes the opposite rim below the horizon.
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Are you planning to move to Mars? This quiz helps you find the perfect spot on the Red Planet. Consider the essentials you'll need for a Martian lifestyle, from breathable air to a multibillion-dollar spaceship.
