ππ΄ How Does Water Exist on the Moon and Mars?
π§ First important idea
Water does not always mean liquid water.
It can exist as:
- π§ Ice
- π¨ Water vapor
- π¦ Liquid (rare on Moon & Mars)
π Water on the Moon
βοΈ Where is the water?
- At the Moonβs poles
- Inside deep craters
- These craters are always in shadow
π No sunlight = very cold = ice stays frozen
π§ͺ How did water reach the Moon?
- From comets and asteroids βοΈ
- From solar wind reacting with Moon soil
π§ In what form?
- Mostly ice
- Tiny water molecules stuck in Moon dust
π΄ Water on Mars
βοΈ Where is the water?
- Ice at the north and south poles
- Ice under the ground
- Frozen water in rocks
π Did Mars have water before?
YES!
- Long ago, Mars had rivers, lakes, and maybe oceans
- Evidence seen in dried river beds ποΈ
β Why did Mars lose its water?
- Mars has weak gravity
- Lost much of its atmosphere
- Water either:
- Froze into ice βοΈ
- Escaped into space π
π Why is this important?
- Water means possible life
- Helps future astronauts π
- Can be used for:
- Drinking
- Making oxygen
- Rocket fuel
π§ Easy way to remember
Moon has frozen water in dark craters
Mars has frozen water at poles and underground
π Fun facts for kids
- If Marsβ ice melted, it could cover the planet with water π
- Moon water can help build Moon bases π
- Scientists use robots to find water
π One-line summary
Water exists on the Moon and Mars mostly as ice, hidden in cold places where sunlight cannot reach.


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