Question

Mars’ average temperature is -55o C, while Earth’s is 17oC. Mars’ atmosphere is 95.3% carbon dioxide. Mars’ soil contains no humus and is mostly Sulphur. One day on Mars is approximately 24 hours and 37 minutes. explain whether or not you think life could be supported on Mars. Be sure to use the terms, air, water, soil, and sunlight, in your explanation..

Answer 1

Differing in situ values have been reported for the average temperature on Mars, with a common value being −63 °C (210 K; −81 °F). Surface temperatures may reach a high of about 20 °C (293 K; 68 °F) at noon, at the equator, and a low of about −153 °C (120 K; −243 °F) at the poles.