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