Mars

Mars

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  1. Mindmap
  2. Physics
  3. Our Solar System
  4. Solar System
  5. The Planets

Classroom visuals

  • The Moon and Earth

    The Moon and Earth

  • Mars

    Mars

  • Venus

    Venus

  • Black Hole

    Black Hole

  • Jupiter

    Jupiter

  • Planet Earth

    Planet Earth

  • Planet Mars

    Planet Mars

  • Mars' Landscape

    Mars' Landscape

  • Sunset Over Mars

    Sunset Over Mars

  • XL Radio Telescopes

    XL Radio Telescopes

  • Titan's Surface

    Titan's Surface

  • The Asteroid Belt

    The Asteroid Belt

Learning materials

Film info

Film summary

Where does Mars fit into the Solar System and what makes this planet unique?

Key facts

  • Mars is the 4th planet from the Sun.
  • Olympus Mons on Mars is the tallest mountain in the Solar System.
  • Rovers have been sent to explore the surface of Mars, searching for signs of life.
  • Humans may one day colonise Mars.

Transcript

Mars

4th planet from the Sun

Average distance from the Sun 228 million km

Mars has the tallest mountain in the Solar System

Olympus Mons

Olympus Mons is 3 times the height of Everest

Atmosphere: 95.32% Carbon dioxide, 2.7% Nitrogen, 1.6% Argon, 0.13% Oxygen

Mars has polar ice caps

Temperatures ...

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