Terraforming Mars

What is the ultimate goal of terraforming Mars?

• To mine resources on Mars

• To explore Mars

• To make Mars habitable for Earth-like life

• To create a new planet

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What is the first step in warming Mars?

• Mining for minerals

• Introducing new species

• Building shelters

• Creating a stable greenhouse effect

Which gases are proposed to be released to thicken Mars' atmosphere?

• Hydrogen and helium

• Argon and neon

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• CO2 and methane

Why is increasing Mars' atmospheric pressure necessary?

• To make the sky blue

• To allow liquid water to exist

• To create more gravity

• To reduce dust storms

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What organisms can be used to convert CO2 into oxygen on Mars?

• Fish and amphibians

• Plants, algae, and cyanobacteria

• Insects and birds

• Bacteria and fungi

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What can we learn from terraforming Mars to help Earth?

• Methods to create artificial gravity

• Ways to build faster rockets

• Strategies to address environmental challenges

• New mining techniques

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