What is the main source of water on Mars?
Q: What is the main source of water on Mars?
A: The main source of water on Mars is the cryosphere, which includes permafrost and polar caps.
Q: Is there liquid water on Mars?
A: No, there is no liquid water on Mars. The average atmospheric pressure and temperature are far too low for liquid water to exist in the long-term.
Q: Did Mars ever have liquid water flowing on its surface?
A: It seems that Mars once had liquid water flowing on its surface, making large areas like Earth's oceans. There are a number of signs that suggest this was the case in the past or even now.
Q: What evidence suggests that there may have been liquid water on or under the surface of Mars?
A: Evidence suggesting that there may have been liquid water on or under the surface of Mars includes stream beds, polar caps, spectroscopic measurement, eroded craters, minerals such as goethite and hematite which are often formed when there is liquid water present, phyllosilicates, opal and sulfate deposits.
Q: What instruments were used to take pictures of what seem to be ancient lakes and rivers valleys?
A: Instruments such as Viking flybys, Mars Odyssey mission,Mars Global Surveyor mission ,Mars Express mission and the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter took pictures of what seem to be ancient lakes and river valleys.
Q: What did Phoenix lander show when it was landing?
A: The Phoenix lander showed ice when it was landing as well as melting ice snow falling and even drops of liquid water.
Q: Was a recent report able to confirm any presence of Martian dark streaks due to presence of Water ?
A: Yes , a recent report confirmed that Martian dark streaks were affected by presence of Water .
