During winter at a particular pole on Mars, some of the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
A) freezes out onto the surface
B) escapes into space
C) condenses into liquid on the surface
D) is destroyed by ultraviolet radiation from the Sun

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During winter at the poles on Mars, temperatures can drop to as low as -143 degrees Celsius. At this temperature, some of the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere freezes out onto the surface as dry ice. This results in the formation of seasonal ice caps on the planet's poles.

During Winter at a Particular Pole on Mars, Some of the Carbon