Why is it important to protect Mars from human contamination?

Exploration and Life on Mars

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Mia Campbell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To make Mars suitable for human habitation
To avoid false claims of discovering life on Mars
To ensure Mars remains a lifeless planet
To prevent Earth-based life from thriving on Mars
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the main concern about human presence in clean rooms?
Humans could introduce biological contaminants
Humans might damage the spacecraft
Humans could accidentally launch the spacecraft
Humans may interfere with the instruments
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What historical event highlighted the risk of contamination in space exploration?
Detecting life on an asteroid
Finding life on Mars
Discovering water on the Moon
Mistaking bacteria from a sneeze for lunar life
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key factor that suggests life might exist on Mars?
Mars has a similar atmosphere to Earth
Mars was once a wet planet
Mars has abundant vegetation
Mars has a warm climate
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What would be a significant implication of finding life on Mars?
It would suggest life is not unique to Earth
It would prove life is unique to Earth
It would confirm Mars is habitable for humans
It would mean Mars is a threat to Earth
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major consideration when choosing exploration sites on Mars?
The site should be close to water sources
The site should have the most potential to teach us about Mars
The site should be easy to access
The site should be free of any life forms
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