Why Is the Martian Sky Sometimes Pink

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why is the Martian sky sometimes pink?

• A)Light reflected from the Martian surface is red in color
• B)There is dust suspended in the Martian atmosphere
• C)There are frequent auroral displays on Mars
• D)The sunlight reaching Mars is redder than that reaching Earth

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Definitions:

Capsule

In medicine, a solid dosage form in which the drug is enclosed within a hard or soft soluble container or shell, usually made of gelatin.

Medulla

The inner region of an organ or tissue, especially the innermost part of the kidney or the lower part of the brainstem.

Cortex

The outer layer of an organ or body part, such as the brain, kidney, or adrenal gland, often involved in complex functions.

Glomerulus

A small, dense network of capillaries encased in the Bowman's capsule within the kidney, where blood filtration begins in urine formation.