Compare the Atmospheres of Earth and Mars
Suggested Task: Check out what these gasses are and what they do.
EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE
[by volume]
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Nitrogen
Oxygen
Water
Argon
Carbon dioxide
Neon
Helium
Methane
Krypton
Hydrogen
Nitrous oxide
Carbon monoxide
Xenon
Ozone
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76%
21 %
up to 1%
0.9%
0.03%
trace
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Pressure: 1 bar
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MARS' ATMOSPHERE
[by volume]
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Nitrogen
Oxygen
Water vapour
Argon
Carbon dioxide
Neon
Krypton
Carbon monoxide
Xenon
Ozone
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2.7%
0.13 %
0.03 1%
1.6%
96.3%
trace
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0.07%
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Pressure: 0.01 bar
Mars Experiences high-speed winds and dust storms.
Mars' sunsets are similar to those seen on Earth.
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