Do Not Colonize Mars
Did you know that if the dust storms on Mars are large enough, they could knock out the sun for days? That is one of the inconveniences of inhabiting Mars. There are many people who think we should colonize Mars, and some people disagree. I believe that we should not colonize Mars. First, the weather on Mars is intense. The weather is extremely frigid. The article “What Would It Take to Live Here” states, “ The average temperature is -81 degrees Fahrenheit.” (p. 19) Colonists would require special types of spacesuits and shelters to prevent hypothermia, a medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can gain heat. Mars also has fierce dust storms. “What Would It Take to Live Here” says, “These …show more content…
On Earth, radiation does not hurt us because we are shielded by a magnetic field. In space, however, it’s a different story. “The effects of radiation exposure could include severe memory loss, brain damage, and cancer,” the article says. (pg. 19) Once colonists get to Mars, they would need some sort of shielding since they wouldn’t have a magnetic field to protect them.
Despite Mars having multiple challenges to solve, some people think that Mars would be a splendid place to settle if the population is too dense or the world finally ends. Imagine moving to a planet you had to drink recycled urine. You would always have to wear special suits. According to Twilight Histories, suits can get ripped or be damaged, exposing you to the harsh weather and CO2. The CO2 would instantly poison your body and you would die soon before the weather freezes you to death. Wouldn’t you miss the breezy beaches on Earth? Or the snow that you used to build a snowman every winter?
In conclusion, we should not settle on Mars. It is an unsatisfactory place to live in and staying there would harm you in many ways. Would you like your clean, stable environment that you are living in right now to become a dusty, dangerous
Did you know that if the dust storms on Mars are large enough, they could knock out the sun for days? That is one of the inconveniences of inhabiting Mars. There are many people who think we should colonize Mars, and some people disagree. I believe that we should not colonize Mars. First, the weather on Mars is intense. The weather is extremely frigid. The article “What Would It Take to Live Here” states, “ The average temperature is -81 degrees Fahrenheit.” (p. 19) Colonists would require special types of spacesuits and shelters to prevent hypothermia, a medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can gain heat. Mars also has fierce dust storms. “What Would It Take to Live Here” says, “These …show more content…
On Earth, radiation does not hurt us because we are shielded by a magnetic field. In space, however, it’s a different story. “The effects of radiation exposure could include severe memory loss, brain damage, and cancer,” the article says. (pg. 19) Once colonists get to Mars, they would need some sort of shielding since they wouldn’t have a magnetic field to protect them.
Despite Mars having multiple challenges to solve, some people think that Mars would be a splendid place to settle if the population is too dense or the world finally ends. Imagine moving to a planet you had to drink recycled urine. You would always have to wear special suits. According to Twilight Histories, suits can get ripped or be damaged, exposing you to the harsh weather and CO2. The CO2 would instantly poison your body and you would die soon before the weather freezes you to death. Wouldn’t you miss the breezy beaches on Earth? Or the snow that you used to build a snowman every winter?
In conclusion, we should not settle on Mars. It is an unsatisfactory place to live in and staying there would harm you in many ways. Would you like your clean, stable environment that you are living in right now to become a dusty, dangerous