When we view Mars at its most favorable opposition, a Martian would view Earth at:
A)most favorable opposition.
B)least favorable opposition.
C)superior conjunction.
D)inferior conjunction.

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When we view Mars at its most favorable opposition, it means that Mars is in opposition to the Sun and Earth is directly between Mars and the Sun. Therefore, from Mars' perspective, Earth would be at inferior conjunction, which is when Earth is closest to the Sun and appears smallest in the sky. This is the least favorable opposition for Earth when viewed from Mars.

When We View Mars at Its Most Favorable Opposition, a Martian