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MSIP team led by Craig Weeks

Teacher Name: Craig Weeks
School Name: Centennial High School, Group 1-2008
Grade Level: 10-12
City: Peoria
State: Arizona
Country: USA

Science Question:
"Based on aeolian features, how does topography affect wind patterns on Mars?"
Main Results:
1. Our research showed evidence that topographic wind features do alter wind patterns on Mars. We see topography influencing wind patterns in areas such as Elysium Planitia, Nereidum, Noachis Terra, and Syrtis Major.

2. Areas with varied topography and elevation make for varied wind direction.

3. Contrastingly areas like Scandia Colles, Daedalia Planitia, and Arabia Terra, which based on the topographic map of Mars, all show smoother, less varied topography and elevation, exhibit no evidence for the chaotic winds seen in other regions.

Click here to view Centennial High School's Final Report


Extra Comments:
Latitude (N): 23.86
Longitude (E): 336.36
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