Mars Exploration Quiz

What is one of the main challenges of sending a mission to Mars?

• Finding a suitable landing site

• Designing a rocket that can travel through space

• Communicating with Earth

• Avoiding asteroids

Which mission was the first to successfully reach Mars in a functioning state?

• Viking 1

• Pathfinder

• Beagle 2

• Mariner 4

What was a significant achievement of the Viking missions?

• Discovering water on Mars

• Conducting experiments on Mars' surface

• Finding signs of life

• Mapping the entire Martian surface

Which rover holds the record for the longest distance covered on Mars?

• Curiosity

• Spirit

• Opportunity

• Sojourner

What significant evidence has the Curiosity rover provided about ancient Mars?

• It was once covered in ice

• It had a thick atmosphere

• It had volcanic activity

• It was warm and wet, possibly suitable for life