What makes the new island, Hunga Tonga Hunga Taipei, unique compared to other volcanic islands?
The Birth of a New Island

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It was formed by a meteor impact.
It is located in the Atlantic Ocean.
It is the first island to persist in the modern satellite era.
It is the largest island ever formed.
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How did Dr. Jim Garvin's interest in Mars influence NASA's priorities?
He advocated for deep-sea exploration.
He pushed for Mars exploration, leading to the creation of Mars rovers.
He prioritized the study of asteroids.
He focused on lunar exploration.
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What challenge did Dr. Vicki Ferrini's team face while studying the new island?
Limited access to advanced technology.
Lack of funding for research.
Inability to get close to the island due to collision risks.
Difficulty in obtaining satellite images.
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What role did the French explorers play in the study of the new island?
They provided funding for the research.
They named the island.
They collected the first images and samples of the island.
They discovered the island.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is one potential insight that studying the new island might provide about Mars?
The presence of large oceans on Mars.
The possibility of volcanic activity on Mars.
The conditions necessary for microbial life on Mars.
The existence of intelligent life on Mars.
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What is the significance of the chemical analysis of the island's rock samples?
To map the island's topography.
To identify the minerals present on the island.
To understand the island's potential for supporting life.
To determine the age of the island.
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What broader question does the study of Earth's dynamic nature raise?
What is the origin of Earth's magnetic field?
How can we colonize other planets?
What new secrets will Earth reveal in the next 100 years?
How can we prevent volcanic eruptions?
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