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Why would water boil immediately on Mars?

Water would boil immediately on Mars because the atmospheric pressure is much lower than on Earth. This causes the boiling point of water to be much lower, so it would vaporize rapidly when exposed to the low pressure conditions on Mars.


Why do some scientist think mars once had an extensive ocean?

Some scientists believe that Mars once had an extensive ocean because of geological features on the planet's surface, such as ancient shorelines and dried-up river valleys, that suggest the presence of water in the past. Additionally, the detection of minerals like hematite and clay, which typically form in the presence of water, supports the idea of a wetter Martian climate in the past.


Why do scientists think Mars was once like the Earth?

Scientists think Mars was once like Earth due to evidence of past water activity, such as dried up river channels, shorelines, and minerals that can only form in the presence of water. Additionally, Mars has a similar geological history to Earth, with evidence of plate tectonics and volcanic activity. These clues suggest that Mars may have had a more Earth-like environment in its distant past.


Does Mars have oceans on its surface?

There are a few signs which lead scientists to believe that Mars in fact did, and possibly still has, water in a liquid form. These clues are the river beds carved into the rock of Mars as well as the presence of Iron Oxide in the surface of Mars. On the 31st of July, 2008, NASA announced that it had found water on mars.


What planets in the solar system have water?

Earth and mars. Mars' water can only be a gas and a solid.