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Weather, Climate and Life on Mars: Frequently Asked Questions
This collection of questions about Mars covers basic facts about the planet and how it compares to Earth, whether there is water or precipitation, the history of the Martian terrain and climate, and information about volcanoes on Mars.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
  • College (13-14)
  • General public
Type of resource:
  • Visual:
    • Photograph
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Atmospheric science
  • Climatology
  • Space science
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright and Other Restrictions Information is Unknown
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-005-058
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Author: David Catling
NASA Ames Research Center, Mars Atmosphere Modeling Group

Contributor: Jeffrey Hollingsworth
NASA Ames Research Center, Space Sciences Division