Mars Quiz

What is Mars sometimes called?

• The Green Planet

• The Yellow Planet

• The Red Planet

• The Blue Planet

How far can Mars be from Earth at its closest point?

• 75 million km

• 100 million km

• 55 million km

• 30 million km

What is the length of a day on Mars?

• 24 hours and 39 minutes

• 25 hours

• 24 hours

• 23 hours and 50 minutes

What gives Mars its reddish appearance?

• Iron oxide dust

• Water

• Volcanic ash

• Sand

What is the warmest temperature recorded on Mars in summer?

• 10 ̊C

• 20 ̊C

• 30 ̊C

• 15 ̊C

What did scientists think they found on Mars in 2015?

• Granular flow

• Ice

• Flowing water

• Sand

What is the atmosphere on Mars compared to Earth's atmosphere?

• Thicker

• The same

• Very thin

• Non-existent

What do scientists believe might survive on Mars?

• Animals

• Plants

• Humans

• Microbes

What is the main challenge for helicopters flying on Mars?

• Low temperatures

• Thin atmosphere

What is Mars' surface covered with?

• Ice

• Mountains and volcanoes

• Water

• Forests