1. Mars “the red planet” By: Justin Protacio Terrence Tenjoma Terrence Tenjoma

2. Mars facts Even though Mars is nicknamed the red planet the red material only blankets the planets no more than 2 mEven though Mars is nicknamed the red planet the red material only blankets the planets no more than 2 m Mars is the name of the Roman god of agriculture and is also associated with the Greek god of war Ares.Mars is the name of the Roman god of agriculture and is also associated with the Greek god of war Ares.

3. Mars facts cont. 4 th planet from the sun4 th planet from the sun 2 moons around Mars, Phobos and Delmos2 moons around Mars, Phobos and Delmos Much colder than EarthMuch colder than Earth Average temperature is minus 80 degrees FAverage temperature is minus 80 degrees F

4. Mars facts cont. Olympus Mons is the largest mountain in the solar system. It rises a little more than 3 times higher than Mount Everest.Olympus Mons is the largest mountain in the solar system. It rises a little more than 3 times higher than Mount Everest. Mount Everest8.85 km Olympus Mons27 km

5. Coloring of mars The red coloring comes from different oxides of ironThe red coloring comes from different oxides of iron The dust coving Mars comes from the large volcanoes around the planetThe dust coving Mars comes from the large volcanoes around the planet Mars has a much larger concentration of iron than EarthMars has a much larger concentration of iron than Earth

6. Similarities to earth VolcanoesVolcanoes Canyons Canyons Dust stormsDust storms Sand dunesSand dunes Polar ice capsPolar ice caps

7. Visits to the planet The first spacecraft to reach Mars was the Mariner 4 in 1965.The first spacecraft to reach Mars was the Mariner 4 in 1965. The first spacecraft to land on Mars was the Mars 2 in 1976, but was unsuccessfulThe first spacecraft to land on Mars was the Mars 2 in 1976, but was unsuccessful However, the first successful spacecraft landing happened on July 4, 1997 by the Mars Pathfinder.However, the first successful spacecraft landing happened on July 4, 1997 by the Mars Pathfinder.

8. Life on mars? There has been talk about possible life on mars.There has been talk about possible life on mars. This picture looks like a female with her arms outstretchedThis picture looks like a female with her arms outstretched

9. Life on mars cont. Scientists have found biomorphs(shapes resembling living organisms like bacteria) on meteorites traced to Mars.Scientists have found biomorphs(shapes resembling living organisms like bacteria) on meteorites traced to Mars. This has hinted that life really has existed on Mars.This has hinted that life really has existed on Mars. The gases found in the meteorite resembled the Mars’ atmosphere as well.The gases found in the meteorite resembled the Mars’ atmosphere as well.

10. Movie time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6IQdFC1Dwkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6IQdFC1Dwkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6IQdFC1Dwk

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