Mars
By: Merritt Beil period: 6
My Planet Mars
What is the period of rotation in earth days? 1 day and 39 min
What is the average distance from the sun? 227.9 million kilometers
What is the period of revolution in earth days? 1.88 years (687 earth days)
Does your planet have a moon? Yes mars has 2 moons names Phobos and Deimos
What is your planet made of? 95% carbon dioxide, 3% nitrogen, 2% argon
What are the temperatures on your planet? -189 to 98 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the location in relation to the sun? Mars is the 4th planet closest to the sun
Fun Facts!!!
- Mars is names after the Roman god of war
- It is nicknamed the red planet because of it red color
- Mars has a diameter of 6805 kilometers
- Earth has 85% more volume than mars
- Olympus Mons Volcano is the highest mountain in the solar system and it is found on Mars
Mars Rover First Video Footage - Curiosity Rover Possibility
NASA | Mars Evolution