Exploring Mars with Curiosity Rover

What is the name of the planet that the Curiosity Rover is exploring?

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

Which year did the Curiosity Rover land on Mars?

• 2004

• 2012

• 2018

• 2020

What is the main purpose of the Curiosity Rover mission?

• To study the Sun

• To explore the surface of Mars and search for signs of past life

• To orbit the Moon

• To collect samples from asteroids

Which of the following is a scientific instrument on the Curiosity Rover?

• Hubble Telescope

• ChemCam

• Voyager Probe

• Solar Sail

Which feature helps the Curiosity Rover move across the rocky surface of Mars?

• Propellers

• Wheels with special treads

• Wings

• Skis

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Why does the Curiosity Rover use cameras and lasers during its exploration?

• To play games

• To take selfies

• To study rocks and soil from a distance

• To send messages to Earth

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How does the Curiosity Rover avoid obstacles while navigating on Mars?

• By flying over them

• By using sensors and cameras to detect and drive around them

• By digging under them

• By teleporting

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If the Curiosity Rover finds clay minerals in Martian soil, what could this suggest about Mars' past?

• Mars was always dry

• There may have been water on Mars in the past

• Mars is made of cheese

• Mars has active volcanoes today

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Imagine you are a scientist planning a new route for the Curiosity Rover. What factors should you consider to keep the rover safe and successful in its mission?

• Only the color of the rocks

• The terrain, presence of obstacles, and scientific interest of the area

• The number of stars in the sky

• The rover’s favorite color

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Curiosity has discovered evidence of ancient streambeds on Mars. How does this discovery help scientists understand the planet’s history?

• It shows Mars is made of metal

• It suggests that liquid water once flowed on Mars, which is important for learning about the possibility of life

• It means Mars is closer to the Sun than Earth

• It proves Mars has dinosaurs

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