Planet Mars: Fact-Finding Activity

Research and provide short answers

Directions:

Look at the fact pages on Mars and Earth. Then answer the following questions:

1. How long (in years and days) is one Earth year on Mars?



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2. If you weigh 85 pounds on Earth, how much do you weigh on Mars? Calculate again assuming you weigh 135 pounds.



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3. Mars appears red from space, while Earth appears blue. Why?



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