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Water on Mars?
The spacecraft that have orbited around Mars and landed on its surface have shown us (via images and data) that there is no liquid water on the surface of Mars. However, these satellite images have also revealed to us features that appear to have been created or carved out by flowing water. In fact, scientists feel that in its past, the red planet was in fact more similar to our very own blue planet. By comparing images of similar features on the Earth and Mars, we can learn how such landscapes were created, and if water was indeed involved in the shaping of the surface. Students will begin by thinking about the question ‘Is there water on Mars?’ using the student worksheet. They will analyse satellite images of the red planet that show features possibly created by water. They can then compare these images with similar ones from our own planet and will find similarities and differences, and draw conclusions about how such features on Mars could have been formed. The activities cover topics such as sedimentary rocks and weathering processes.
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