2007-05-22 08:12:10 · 8 answers · asked by Travis B 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
nope, because you need carbon dioxide to create O2, which isn't there.
2007-05-22 08:16:19 · answer #1 · answered by jcann17 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No . . .you would need to introduce much more primitive life forms, like lichens and or mosses first, to build up the density of the atmosphere for many centuries before you could even think of introducing TREES into the (new improved - breathable) Martian environment!
Yes there is CO2 in the atmosphere of Mars today, but it is so tenuous. The atmosphere on Mars consists of 95% carbon dioxide, 3% nitrogen, 1.6% argon, and contains traces of oxygen and water. The atmosphere is also quite dusty, giving the Martian sky a rusty-brown looking color when seen from the surface.
Recent data from the Mars Exploration Rovers indicates the suspended dust particles are roughly 1.5 micrometres across!
The recent detection of a small amount of methane, which may signal life on Mars makes the possibility for the discover of LIFE, though it be very primitive, even more tantalizing!
So you see the atmosphere of Mars is way to thin for the introduction of 'trees'; some 1. kPa to earth's 101kPa! The tree would soon DIE even though the atmosphere contains some 95% Carbon dioxide!!!
2007-05-22 08:41:26 · answer #2 · answered by Old Truth Traveler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mars' atmosphere is 95% carbon dioxide. However, the soil is not the same composition of Earth's so the roots would not be able to take up the nutrients that the need. There is also no liquid water (that we know of), so photosynthesis could not take place.
6 CO2(gas) + 12 H2O(liquid) + photons → C6H12O6(aqueous) + 6 O2(gas) + 6 H2O(liquid)
2007-05-22 08:23:22 · answer #3 · answered by JLynes 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Technically since the atmos on Mars is CO2 then a tree could use it to produce oxygen, However, I doubt there is viable soil or sufficient water on Mars for a tree to prosper
2007-05-22 08:16:10 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Martian equatorial rifts have local atmospheric pressure around 10 torr. Terrestrial sea level atmospheric pressure is 760 torr. Under a pressure of 10 torr, water boils at 11.3 C (52 F).
No trees.
2007-05-22 08:22:32 · answer #5 · answered by Uncle Al 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is some atmosphere as at one time they had some bad sand storms. A tree would not work but some blue algae might. Mars is very cold It might not help.
2007-05-22 08:57:03 · answer #6 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The tree would only make oxygen through photosynthesis. It needs to take in carbon dioxide in order to do this. Since there is no carbon dioxide in the Martian atmosphere, the plant would not be able to photosynthesize. So no air!
2007-05-22 08:17:21 · answer #7 · answered by Val 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wouldnt the radiation destroy the trees genes anyway?
2007-05-22 08:19:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋