2006-10-19 01:24:16 · 9 answers · asked by Michael V 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
In addition to the other answers, consider this: if the earth's atmosphere had 1% less oxygen, fire wouldn't burn. If our atmosphere had 1% more oxygen, the atmosphere would simulateously catch fire if you struck a match.
I have seen this demonstrated in a cup. It may not be a convincing enough argument for some, but it's a stroke of luck we were ever able to produce flame at all.
2006-10-19 02:49:01 · answer #1 · answered by deepazure 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I believe there is too little oxygen on Mars to sustain a fire.
2006-10-19 11:29:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the ques. is good, but in fact the atmosphere of Mars is made up more than 60% of carbon dioxide so it is not possible to ignite fire on mars.
2006-10-19 08:39:44 · answer #3 · answered by commandos_mihir 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Mars has .13% oxygen and earth has 20.94% oxygen. Highly unlikely that it would even cause a spark.
2006-10-19 18:16:32 · answer #4 · answered by Maureen B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a chemical fire could burn such as an emergency flare
as it contains all the elements needed for fire
2006-10-19 13:38:24 · answer #5 · answered by WENDY B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No becaue Mars don't have O2
2006-10-19 08:27:06 · answer #6 · answered by mms 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not enough oxygen I'm afraid.
2006-10-19 08:25:42 · answer #7 · answered by Isis 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, not enough oxygen, plus, the temperature is too low.
2006-10-19 08:29:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
No because there isn't enough oxygen.
2006-10-19 09:56:59 · answer #9 · answered by Krissy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋