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How does our home planet compare with Mars? Once long ago, the two planets may have been much more similar than they are today. Find out about the similarities and differences.


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If Mars is smaller than Earth, why does Mars have volcanoes larger than voclanoes on Earth?
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Is the structure of Martian ice similar to Earth ice?
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Would you go to Mars if you couldn't come back?
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Could Mars ever support a breathable atmosphere?
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What would need to happen on Mars to create a livable atmosphere?
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How do the extremes compare? Highest peak, lowest point, widest crater, etc.
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could the atmosphere be compressed and be breathable?
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If Mars had a moon would it be a different planet now?
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I can't use several sections of the site. Why use Silverlight for sections of "Be A Martian"? Is it a martian technology?
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Does earth compare to mars as venus compares to earth?
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