Mars

What does persevere mean?

• To preserve something.

• To keep trying even when things are difficult.

• To go fast.

• To explore another planet.

About how far is Mars from the Earth?

• 39 miles

• 40,000 miles

• 39 light years

• 40,000,000 miles

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Why is Mars red?

• Because it's so hot.

• It's like rust.

• It's made of red gas.

• No one really knows why.

In what part of the night sky does Mars rise from?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Which spacecraft successfully landed on Mars?

• Voyager 1

• Voyager 2

• Cassini-Huygens

• Phoenix Mars Lander

• Mars Polar Lander

How many moons does Mars have?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is one similarity between the Curiosity and Perseverance Rovers?

• They are both very light.

• Both are very cheap.

• Both have scientific instruments.

• They both carried humans to Mars.

What are the names of the moons of Mars?

• Deimos and Phobos

• Europa and Io

• Bob and Sally

• Phoebe and Titan

Why have people not been to Mars yet?

• It is very far away.

• Most Mars missions have failed, so it is still very dangerous.

• It is very expensive.

• It is beyond our technology.

• All of the above.

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Why is it so difficult to land a spacecraft on Mars?

• It's atmosphere is very thin.

• It's a very small planet.

• Because of it's red color.

• It's still a mystery.