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Rotation, Seasons, and the Surface of Planet Mars
| Content Provider | WatchKnowLearn |
|---|---|
| Description | Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun in the Solar System. The planet is named after Mars, the Roman god of war. It is also referred to as the "Red Planet" because of its reddish appearance as seen from Earth. A terrestrial planet, Mars has a thin atmosphere and surface features reminiscent both of the impact craters of the Moon and the volcanoes, valleys, deserts and polar ice caps of Earth. It is the site of Olympus Mons, the highest known mountain in the solar system, and of Valles Marineris, the largest canyon. In addition to its geographical features, Mars' rotational period and seasonal cycles are likewise similar to those of the Earth. This video shows the rotation speed of the red planet Mars relative to Earth, the seasonal cycles on Mars and its surface structure. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights License | Proprietary |
| Subject Keyword | k-12 homeschool homeschooling home school parents educational videos Physical Characteristics k12 preK-12 Astronomy Solar System Mars Science |
| Content Type | Video |
| Educational Role | Student Teacher |
| Educational Use | Self Learning |
| Time Required | PT3M5S |
| Resource Type | Broadcast |
| Subject | Planets |
