Mars rover shows evidence of a lake on the Red Planet, which could have held microbial life

The video discusses the sedimentary layers at Mount Sharp within Gale Crater on Mars, highlighting evidence of water currents and sediments. NASA suggests that Mars may have supported long-lasting lakes capable of sustaining microbial life for millions of years. Scientists theorize that runoff from the crater rim could have formed a lake, leading to sediment accumulation and the creation of Mount Sharp.

What is the height of the rock section inside the Gale Crater?

• 1000 feet

• 700 feet

• 500 feet

• 300 feet

What does the presence of water currents and sediments on rocks inside the crater suggest?

• Mars had volcanic activity

• Mars had long-lasting lakes

• Mars was always dry

• Mars had frequent earthquakes

What does NASA imply about Mars' ability to support life?

• Mars could have supported human life

• Mars could have supported microbial life

• Mars could have supported plant life

• Mars could have supported animal life

What do scientists speculate about the ancient past of the Gale Crater?

• It was a mountain

• It was a lake

• It was a desert

• It was a forest

How was Mount Sharp formed according to scientists?

• By volcanic eruptions

• By tectonic shifts

• By sediment accumulation

• By meteor impacts