Mars
By Isabelle McLean
10 Amazing Facts About The Planet Mars
About Mars
Climate
- Coldest: -284
- Warmest: 86
- Average Temp: -87
Location
- 4th
What is it made up of?
- 96% carbon dioxide
- 2.7% nitrogen
- 1.6% Argon
- 0.13% Oxygen
Moons
- 2 moons
- Deibos
- Phobos
Distance from sun
- 206 million km
Time compared to Earth
- One day on Mars is 24 hours and 40 min
- One year on Mars is 689.98 Earth years
Fun Facts
- 4th planet from the sun
- Mars has the highest mountain in the solar system (Olympus Mons)
- Mars is named after the Roman god of war
- Often described as the "Red Planet"
- Mars is second smallest planet in our solar system
How We Can Live On Mars Without A Spacesuit
Citation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6hWQNnaxGI
"Mars' Atmosphere: Composition, Climate & Weather." Space.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Jan. 2016.
"How Far Away Is Mars? | Distance to Mars." Space.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Jan. 2016.