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Has life been discovered in martian soil?

No, as of now, there is no confirmed evidence of life found in Martian soil. Several missions have sought to find signs of past microbial life on Mars, but definitive proof has yet to be discovered. Further exploration and analysis are needed to determine if life exists or existed on Mars.


Does martian soil have nutrients?

Martian soil does not have all the essential nutrients needed to support plant growth like Earth soil does. It lacks organic matter and some key elements such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Specialized cultivation methods and supplementation would be required to support plant growth on Mars.


What is the average temperature on the martian surface?

The average temperature on the Martian surface is about -80 degrees Fahrenheit (-62 degrees Celsius). Temperatures can vary significantly depending on the location and time of day, with some regions experiencing even colder temperatures.


What type of rock is mostly in Martian meteorites?

The most common type of rock found in Martian meteorites is basalt. These meteorites are believed to originate from volcanic activity on Mars, which produced basalts similar to those found on Earth. Scientists study these meteorites to learn more about the geological history and composition of Mars.


Why do polar patches disappear during the Martian summer?

Polar patches on Mars are made of carbon dioxide ice (dry ice) and when Mars experiences warmer temperatures in the summer, the ice sublimates directly from solid to gas. This causes the polar patches to disappear as the dry ice evaporates into the atmosphere.

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Who discovered Martian canals?

Giovanni Schiaparelli claimed to have seen 'canali' on Mars, meaning channels but it was mistranslated to canals.Percival Lowell then made many observations and drawings of what he perceived to be canals and published themThese claims turned out to be false.


What are the release dates for Sightings - 1992 Martian Canals?

Sightings - 1992 Martian Canals was released on: USA: 1996


Why were martian canals important to people at that time?

People though the supposed canals were signs of a civilization living on Mars.


Is there a Haversian canal in this photo httpmummy-dinosaur-carved-by-mengooglegroupscomwebHa on Marsjpg?

No. That is a picture of the Martian surface and Haversian canals are found in animal bones on Earth.


Does Mars have canals?

There are no canals on Mars.The "problem" arose when Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli described the "lines" he saw as canali - Italian for lines or grooves.This was badly translated into English as canals and was used by Percival Lowell who prophesied that they were used to transport water from the polar caps to the "water starved populous" in the middle regions.They are in fact nothing more than optical illusions.


What is a cheese mite?

a martian a martian


When was The Martian created?

The Martian was created in 1898.


Your favorite martian?

"Marvin the Martian"


Does Marvin the martian have a sister?

Though the two are not married , Marvin the Martian does have a love interest in the Martian Queen Tyr'ahnee .


What are the ratings and certificates for My Favorite Martian - 1963 RX for a Martian 1-16?

My Favorite Martian - 1963 RX for a Martian 1-16 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G


Fictional martian channels imagined by percival Lowell?

Percival Lowell described fictional Martian channels that he believed were evidence of intelligent life on Mars. He envisioned these channels as artificially straight and geometrically designed to transport water across the planet. However, subsequent observations by spacecraft have shown that these features are actually natural geological formations.


When was The Martian Chronicles created?

The Martian Chronicles was created in 1950.