Compared to the average surface temperature on the surface of the Earth, the average surface temperature on the surface of Mars is
A) about the same
B) much lower
C) just slightly lower
D) much higher

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The average surface temperature on Mars is much lower than the average surface temperature on Earth. This is because Mars is farther away from the sun and has a much thinner atmosphere, which means it cannot retain heat as well as Earth. Additionally, Mars experiences extreme temperature fluctuations due to its thin atmosphere and lack of a protective ozone layer.

Compared to the Average Surface Temperature on the Surface of the Earth