Can you breathe the air on Mars?
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Emily Adams
Studied at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Lives in Los Angeles, CA
As an expert in the field of planetary science, I can tell you that the atmosphere on Mars is not suitable for human respiration as we know it. Mars' atmosphere is composed mostly of carbon dioxide, with very little oxygen. In fact, the oxygen level is less than 1%, which is far below the level required to support human life. Additionally, the atmospheric pressure on Mars is much lower than on Earth, which would make it difficult for humans to breathe without assistance. The cold temperatures and presence of toxic substances like perchlorates in the soil also contribute to the inhospitable conditions for human habitation.
Works at the International Labour Organization, Lives in Geneva, Switzerland.
Mars does have an atmosphere, but it is about 100 times thinner than Earth's atmosphere and it has very little oxygen. The atmosphere on Mars is made up of mainly carbon dioxide. An astronaut on Mars would not be able to breathe the Martian air and would need a spacesuit with oxygen to work outdoors.
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Mars does have an atmosphere, but it is about 100 times thinner than Earth's atmosphere and it has very little oxygen. The atmosphere on Mars is made up of mainly carbon dioxide. An astronaut on Mars would not be able to breathe the Martian air and would need a spacesuit with oxygen to work outdoors.
