Why Was the Summer of 2003 a Fine Time for Mars

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why was the summer of 2003 a fine time for Mars observers?

• A) The Mars Rovers returned live images from the surface.
• B) The skies were unusually clear and calm.
• C) Mars' north pole was tilted to face the Earth head-on.
• D) Mars was closer to us than it has been in over 50,000 years.
• E) Mars was even brighter than Venus for several weeks.

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A cyclic hydrocarbon with the formula C6H6, recognized for its aromatic properties and widespread use as a starting point in the manufacture of numerous chemicals.

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A colorless, water-insoluble liquid hydrocarbon with the chemical formula \(C_7H_8\), used as an industrial solvent and precursor in chemical synthesis.