Crash Course Mars

What is the primary reason Mars appears red?

• Its atmosphere

• Its oceans

• Iron oxide (rust) on its surface

• Reflection from the Sun

What is the primary component of Mars' thin atmosphere?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Methane

Which rover was the first to successfully land on Mars and send back data?

• Curiosity

• Spirit

• Sojourner

• Opportunity

What is the largest volcano on Mars?

• Olympus Mons

• Mauna Kea

• Mount Everest

• Tharsis Tholus

What is the average surface temperature on Mars?

• -80 degrees Fahrenheit

• 32 degrees Fahrenheit

• 0 degrees Fahrenheit

• 100 degrees Fahrenheit

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Which of the following is a significant challenge for human colonization of Mars?

• Lack of water

• High atmospheric pressure

• Abundant oxygen

• Stable climate

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What is the name of the largest canyon on Mars?

• Valles Marineris

• Grand Canyon

• Izu Canyon

• Mariana Trench

Which element gives Mars its reddish color?

• Iron

• Copper

• Sulfur

• Carbon

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What is the approximate length of a day on Mars?

• 24.6 hours

• 12 hours

• 48 hours

• 36 hours

Which spacecraft was the first to fly by Mars?

• Mariner 4

• Viking 1

• Pathfinder

• Phoenix