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Mars. Ireland Sprinkle Mrs. Erb 3 rd Grade. Mars. Distance from the sun: 228 million kilometers Rotation (1 day):24 hours 37minutes Revolution (1 year):1.88 Earth years. Mars. Planet diameter: 6,794 km Gas or rock planet? rock planet
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Mars Ireland Sprinkle Mrs. Erb 3rd Grade
Mars • Distance from the sun: 228 million kilometers • Rotation (1 day):24 hours 37minutes • Revolution (1 year):1.88 Earth years
Mars • Planet diameter: 6,794 km • Gas or rock planet? rock planet • How many moons and/or rings? Mars has two small moons.
Mars • Atmosphere: Carbon dioxide Chemical iron oxide • Temperature: 140 degrees
Mars Interesting Facts • Recently scientists discovered enough water and ice to fill up Lake Michigan twice. • The temperature on Mars is 63 degrees Celsius with a high of 20 degrees Celsius and a low of 140 degrees Celsius. • The days on Mars is 24 hours 37 min.
Bibliography • Mars by Gregory L. Vogt • Our Solar System by Dana Meachen Ray • Living On Mars by Michael D. Cole • Our Solar System by Seymour Simon • Astronomy Out of This World by Basner-Dangrien • www.nineplanetsforkids.org • www.nasm.si.edu/etp/