Mars Exploration and Colonization Quiz

What percentage of Americans in 2023 believe the US should lead in space exploration?

• 72%

• 66%

• 69%

• 75%

Which past mission is cited as an example of technological advancement that could be mirrored by a Mars mission?

• Hubble

• Voyager

• Apollo

• Curiosity

What is the average distance between Earth and Mars?

• 160 million miles

• 140 million miles

• 120 million miles

• 100 million miles

Which organization is partnering with NASA to develop a nuclear-powered rocket?

• SpaceX

• Blue Origin

• Lockheed Martin

• Boeing

What is the primary component of Mars' atmosphere?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Methane

• Oxygen

What is one proposed method for creating a sustainable oxygen source on Mars?

• Building oxygen factories

• Importing oxygen tanks

• Using cyanobacteria and algae

• Planting trees

What is a major challenge of terraforming Mars?

• High gravity

• Too much water

• Insufficient greenhouse gases

• Lack of sunlight

What is the proposed solution to protect Mars from solar radiation?

• Wearing special suits

• Erecting an artificial magnetosphere

• Using lead shields

• Building underground habitats

Who proposed the idea of an artificial magnetosphere for Mars?

• Buzz Aldrin

• Elon Musk

• Neil Armstrong

• Jim Green

What is the key factor that could make Mars colonization possible?

• Advanced robotics

• New propulsion technology

• Global cooperation

• Unlimited funding