GENERAL INFO

Interesting Facts

• Scientists believe Mars has similar composition to that of Earth
• Believe there is a mantle, crust and core, yet uncertain as to the amount
• Surface contains large number of plains, giving it a rocky surface
• Named after the ancient Roman's god of war, because of its bloody color
• has the tallest mountain, most volcanoes, and longest valley in solar system

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• Olympus Mons, being 17 miles high is 3 times taller than Mt. Everest
• Atmosphere contains contains mostly carbon dioxide (95.32%)
• Earliest exploration began in 1965
• Initial Exploration showed a barren world with no signs of life

TEST QUESTION

• What might make Mars incapable of sustaining life?

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