Mars Colony Life

Ed Bass spent 183 billion to prove it would be possible to create a SELF-SUSTAINING habitat on Mars.

Does SELF-SUSTAINING mean they will need to have materials added or removed from the outside?

• Yes, they will

• No, they will not

How long did the men and women who entered the biosphere remain inside?

• 2 months

• 2 years

• 20 years

• Sadly, they didn't make it back out

What weather was the biosphere built specifically to withstand?

• tornadoes

• tsunami

• grape sized hail

• orange sized hail

Which ecosystems were emulated (copied) within the biosphere? Select all that are correct.

• rainforest

• desert

• arctic

• savanna

• ocean

How long did it take the crew to grow the necessary ingredients in order to make a pizza.

• 2 weeks

• 2 months

• 4 months

• They just called for delivery

What percent of the species went extinct within the first two years in the biosphere?

• 10%

• 20%

• 25%

• 50%

Which species thrived (lived easily) in the biosphere? Select the two correct answers.

• rats

• cockroaches

• crazy ants

• cows

How much water is contained in the "ocean" of the biosphere?

• 550,000 gallons

• 660,000 gallons

• 775,000 gallons

• 1,000,000 gallons

• It's connected to the Colorado River