What would life be like if humans lived on Mars?
Many scientists believe that in the near future, humans may be able to leave Earth to live on Mars. If you decide that you might like to be among those to take part in this great adventure, there are a few things you might want to know . . . 1)On Mars, you’ll get extra time in the day to do the things you want to do–like sleep in! Martian days are about half an hour longer than Earth days. But that’s nothing compared to the extra time you’ll get in a year–687 days versus only 365 days on Earth. 2)Before you leave Earth, be sure to pack a lot of soap and laundry detergent. The “Red Planet” gets its nickname for the fine, red dust that covers Mars’ surface. It wouldn’t be so bad if the dust just settled on the ground, then only your shoes would get ruined. The problem is that frequent and intense dust storms big enough to cover the entire planet can throw dust up to 25 miles into the air and last for months at a time–you’re definitely going to get dirty! 3)Mars has some great scenery!
