Mars
Mars means:
In astronomy mythology,
Mars was the Roman god of war and agriculture. It may not
seam like these two things go together, but they do. Mars
protected those who fought for their communities, and stayed
home to raise crops for food
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How much would you weigh on Mars?
If you weighed 70 pounds on the Earth, you
would weigh about 27 pounds on Mars.
The Planet:
Mars excites scientists because it's mild
temperament is more like the Earth's than any of the other
planets. Evidence suggests that Mars once had rivers,
streams, lakes, and even an ocean. As Mars' atmosphere
slowly depleted into outer space the surface water began to
permanently evaporate. Today the only water on Mars is
either frozen in the polar caps, or underground.
Moons:
Mars has two moons, their names are Deimos
and Phobos.