The Martian Chpt 22

What milestone did Mark Watney reach on SOL 458?

• Traveling 1000 sols

• Reaching Mawrth Vallis

• Completing the mission

• Encountering a mega-flood

What is an Air Day for Mark Watney?

• A day with high air pressure

• A day for air quality check

• A day off from driving

• A day with good visibility

Mark Watney navigates on Mars by (a)   .

• Using GPS coordinates
• By following the stars
• By relying on landmarks
• Using a compass

What is the primary goal of Ares 4 mission?

• To study Martian weather

• To explore the polar ice caps

• To investigate deep layers of strata

• To search for signs of life

What is the significance of the Watney Triangle?

• It is a landmark for collecting soil samples

• It represents a challenging terrain for navigation

• It indicates the halfway point of the journey

• It marks the location of a major dust storm

What is the major obstacle Mark Watney faces in Arabia Terra?

• Avoiding dust storms

• Navigating through a maze of craters

• Finding a source of water

• Dealing with extreme temperatures

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

What method does Mark Watney use to determine his longitude on Mars?

• Observing the position of Phobos

• Using a GPS device

• Following the direction of the sun

• Relocating the North Star

What issue does Mark Watney encounter with his solar cells?

• They are malfunctioning at night

• They are producing too much wattage

• They are underperforming due to dust storms

• They are overheating

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

What realization does Mark Watney have about the visibility on SOL 475?

• There is a thick haze in the air

• He has lost track of his location

• The solar cells are not charging properly

• He is approaching a major dust storm

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

What action does Mindy Park take upon receiving a message from Mark Watney?

• She analyzes satellite images for dust storms

• She alerts the crew of Hermes

• She waits for further instructions from Mark

• She contacts NASA for assistance