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. • • • • • • Mars is considered to be the forth planet in our solar system, and the second smallest plant and it is always referred to as the red planet. The rotational cycle and seasonal cycles for Mars are similar to those of earth. Mars also has two moons which are called “Phobos” and “Deimos”. Although Mars has a lot of similarities as earth such as volcanos, canyons and mountains, there are two main reasons that prevent life on it, which are the non liquid surface and the lack of oxygen. No Water surface Toxic atmosphere Temperature is lower than Antarctica No Natural resources. Oxygen level very low. Life On Mars There is no proof for past or present of life on mars. Some recent searches show that Mars thousand years ago could have been habitable, but this doesn’t indicate the presence of life. Earth Mars Oxygen 21% 0.13% CO2 95% 0.038% Liquid 70% 0%