What is unique about the surface of Mars compared to Earth?

Mars Exploration and Water Significance

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Mia Campbell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It has oceans and continents.
It has darker and lighter spots.
It has a thick atmosphere.
It is covered in forests.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is Mars often referred to as the red planet?
Because it is covered in red plants.
Due to its red atmosphere.
Due to its reddish-orange appearance.
Because it has red oceans.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What element in Mars's rocks contributes to its color?
Iron
Copper
Silver
Gold
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What process causes the reddish-orange color of Mars's surface?
Evaporation
Rusting
Freezing
Melting
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of finding water on Mars?
It would make Mars warmer.
It could support human life.
It would change Mars's orbit.
It would make Mars larger.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the InSight lander on Mars?
To dig and measure temperature.
To create an atmosphere.
To plant trees.
To build a colony.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one reason scientists are excited about the possibility of water on Mars?
It would make Mars closer to Earth.
It could indicate past or present life.
It would make Mars's gravity stronger.
It could mean Mars has a magnetic field.
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