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Your question needs more to A Chegg Expert needs more info to provide you with the best answer. Seed information Question: In the figure below, why is it so difficul In the figure below, why is it so difficult to see the surface of Mars in September com A. albedo B. aurora C. dust storms D. icy atmosphere June 26, 2001 September 4, 2001 Expert Answer

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option B is correct.

It is due to auroras. When a solar storm hits the Martian atmosphere, it can trigger auroras that light up the whole planet in ultraviolet light. In case of earth, their effect is neutralised or diverted at poles by Earths strong magnetic field. An aurora on Mars can envelope the entire planet because Mars has no strong magnetic field like Earth\'s to concentrate the aurora near polar regions. The energetic particles from the Sun also can be absorbed by the upper atmosphere, increasing its temperature and lighting up the whole planet in ultraviolet light.