Building a Mars Colony

What is the first step in colonizing another planet?

• Send astronauts to the planet.

• Send unmanned probes to the planet.

• Send a team of men and women to live on the planet.

• Assemble a team of scientist to study and plan exploration of the planet.

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Which of the following would be essentials for a colony on Mars?

• Breathable air.

• Drinkable water.

• A place to sun tan.

• A way to grow food.

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The Mar's atmosphere is what percentage of earth's?

• 1%

• 2%

• 3%

• 4%

For a Mars colony to have an abundant source of water it would need to be located near what?

• The Mar's equator

• There is no water available on Mars.

• Near one of the poles where frozen water can be found.

• On a tall mountain near the Mars equator.

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What would have to be done to the Mars soil in order for it to be useful in growing plants in a hydroponic garden at a Mars Colony?

• Decontamination & Enrichment

• Nothing

• Demagnetized

• There is no soil on Mars only rocks and sand.

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Mars has how many moons?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What are the factors that would keep an astronaut happy and healthy on Mars? Choose all that apply.

• Regular exercise

• Working outside in a space suit, regularly.

• Eating a diet rich in nutrients and protein

• Having a place to live well shielded from the sun's radiation.

Setting up a colony on Mars is not a good idea and would be a tremendous waste of money.

• strongly disagree

• disagree

• agree

• strongly agree

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To much radiation from the sun could cause an astronaut to develop __________________.

• acne

• indigestion

• cancer

• nothing

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How often is there a window to travel from Earth to Mars.

• 1 year

• 4 years

• 8 years

• 2 years

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