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Isa HussainThe Red PlanetMars. The Red Planet. Two hundred and fifty million miles away and a lifelongquestion, can we survive. I think not. There are many factors that can cause failure. The one ofutmost importance, fluctuations in weather conditions. Also, just before we move on, keep inmind that we can't take care of our planet that has livable conditions.On Mars, a tiny dust storm could turn into a tornado within minutes. This could destroycolonies and wipe away incubation stations at any moment. However, let's just say you getlucky and can avoid any sort of natural disasters, you would have to wear a protective suit justto visit you neighbor since the temperature is usually well below zero. That combined with thefact that there is no air!Many people overlook the fact that Mars has an atmosphere which can changedramatically at an extreme rate. The most interesting concept is that we think that we cansurvive, without any food or water. This and the fact that the next shipment of rations wouldtake 225 days to arrive. Unless we don’t create a machine that can convert the atmosphere ofMars, I highly doubt that we will colonize the Red Plant any time soon.Questions:Choose the best answer.1. Water is essential for life on Earth. Which property of water is the primary reason water is able to transport substances to and from cells in the bodies of animals? AA. Water is an excellent solvent.B. Water has cohesive properties.C. Water expands when it freezes.D. Water has a high heat capacity. 2. Aquatic organisms in lakes and ponds are often able to survive the winter underneath a layer of ice, because the water underneath the ice remains liquid. Which property of water is primarily responsible for creating these favorable conditions for aquatic life? AA. Water is an excellent solvent.B. Water has cohesive properties.C. Water expands when it freezes.D. Water has a high heat


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NOVA ENG 111 - The Red Planet

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