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How does the greenhouse effect work on Mars?
How does the greenhouse effect work on Mars?
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Mars has a very thin atmosphere, primarily composed of carbon dioxide, which leads to a weak greenhouse effect. This effect allows some solar energy to be trapped, but it is insufficient to warm the planet significantly, resulting in surface temperatures that are much colder than Earth.