Mars quiz

When was Mars discovered?

• Mars was first observed through a telescope in 1610.

• Mars was first recorded by the Babylonians around 2000 BC.
• Mars was discovered in 1492 by Christopher Columbus.
• Mars was named after the Roman god of war in 500 AD.

What is the primary component of Mars' atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

Which rover was the first to successfully land on Mars?

• Curiosity

• Spirit

• Opportunity

• Viking 1

When did the Viking 1 rover land on Mars?

Which spacecraft was the first to orbit Mars?

• Viking 1

• Mariner 9

• Curiosity

• Spirit

Why do humans want to colonize Mars?

• To make new discoveries

• For Elon Musk to conquer

• To take a luxury vacation

• To have access to new resources

What is habitat construction?

• Habitat construction refers to the natural evolution of ecosystems over time.

• Habitat construction is the study of animal behavior in the wild.
• Habitat construction is the process of creating or modifying environments to support specific organisms or ecosystems.

• Habitat construction is the process of building structures for human use.

When are the Initial Crewed Missions believed to start from?

• 2050s to 2060s

• 2030s to 2040s

• 2020s to 2030s

• 2070s to 2080s

What is the primary reason Mars appears red?

• High levels of oxygen

• Presence of iron oxide (rust)

• Thick atmosphere

• Water content

Do scientists believe Mars was once covered in water?

• Mars was never capable of supporting water.
• Scientists are unsure about Mars' water history.
• No, Mars has always been dry.
• Yes, scientists believe Mars was once covered in water.