Exploring Mars Quiz

What is one potential benefit of human exploration of Mars?

• Increased pollution on Mars

• Improved technology on Earth

• Decreased interest in space exploration

• Reduced funding for scientific research

What evidence may human exploration of Mars provide?

• Evidence of past or present life on Mars

• Evidence of water on the moon

• Evidence of alien civilizations on Earth

• Evidence of volcanic activity on Mars

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How could a mission to Mars improve technology on Earth?

• By creating advanced technologies for space missions that are not practical for use on Earth

• By creating advanced technologies for space missions that can also be used on Earth

• By creating advanced technologies for space missions that are only useful in space

• By creating advanced technologies for space missions that are too expensive to be used on Earth

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What elements needed to support life are already present on Mars?

• Frozen water, carbon, and nitrogen

• Liquid water, oxygen, and hydrogen

• Methane, helium, and sulfur

• Carbon dioxide, argon, and neon

How could humans transform the environment of Mars into a livable planet?

• By growing large amounts of microbes to help transform Mars's soil

• By importing large amounts of soil from Earth

• By using machines to create a protective atmosphere with breathable air

• By building artificial domes to create a livable environment

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What is one argument made by opponents of a human mission to Mars?

• It is not important

• It is not interesting

• It is not scientifically possible

• It is too expensive

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According to one U.S. representative, what is the risk of stepping back from a Mars mission?

• It will be decades before we get back to Mars

• It will be impossible to ever go to Mars

• It will lead to increased interest in space exploration

• It will result in more funding for scientific research

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