Exploring Mars: Past, Present, and Future

What inspired early human interest in Mars?

• Its proximity to Earth

• The possibility of intelligent life

• Its bright color in the night sky

• The presence of water

What caused the controversy over the 'canals' on Mars?

• The canals were thought to be natural features

• The canals were found to be filled with water

• The canals were visible only through telescopes

• The translation of 'canali' led to different interpretations

What is the main reason Mars is known as the 'Red Planet'?

• The presence of iron oxide on its surface

• Its high surface temperature

• Its proximity to the Sun

• The presence of large volcanoes

Which mission was the first to successfully land on Mars?

• Mars III

• Viking missions

• Mars Pathfinder

• Mariner 4

What was significant about the Mars Pathfinder mission?

• It discovered water on Mars

• It was the longest mission to date

• It included the first rover, Sojourner

• It was the first mission to orbit Mars

What is the primary goal of the Perseverance rover?

• To explore Mars' moons

• To establish a human base

• To find evidence of past life

• To map the entire surface of Mars

What unique feature does the Perseverance rover have?

• A water drilling system

• A large solar panel

• A helicopter named Ingenuity

• A built-in telescope

What is the purpose of the ExoMars mission?

• To explore Mars' polar regions

• To search for signs of life below the surface

• To map the Martian atmosphere

• To establish a human colony

Why are multiple rovers being sent to Mars?

• To establish a communication network

• To test different technologies

• To compete with other space agencies

• To cover more ground and increase the chance of finding life

What is a key argument for human missions to Mars?

• Humans can make quick decisions and cover more ground

• Robots are too expensive to send

• Mars is closer than the Moon

• Humans can survive on Mars without assistance