Astronomy: Facts on Earth and Mars

Earth is larger than what other 3 planets.

Mercury, Venus, Mars

What is the name of the solar system largest volcano

Olympus mons

Because Mars has rust - like dust it is also known as?

Red Planet

What does the name Earth mean

Soil

Earth is the _____ planet from the sun.

third

How many moons does Earth have?

1

Mars is the _____ smallest planet in the solar system

2

What is Mars atmosphere mostly made up of?

Carbon dioxide

List two facts of how earth is different from other planets.

Has liquid water on its surface; only planet in the solar system that has life; is fragile; differs from all the other planets bc it has such a wide diversity of life and intelligent beings; Earth was the only one not named after a Greek or Roman gods and goddesses.

Name the mineral that causes mars to have an ever present red tint

iron oxide

Why do seasons last longer on mars?

its farther from the sun

Earth's surface is split into plates. what are these plates called

tectonic plate