Questions on the Earth in Space

Q10.

Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun.

(a) Name one planet which is closer than Mars to the Sun.

1 mark

(b) A day and night on Mars lasts nearly 25 Earth hours. Explain why there is daytime and night-time on Mars.

1 mark

(c) Like Earth, Mars has summers and winters. Suggest why there are seasons on Mars.

1 mark

Maximum 3 marks