Why is the scientific community worried about human activities on Mars?

Mars Exploration and Contamination Concerns

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Liam Anderson
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9th - 12th Grade
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Due to the high cost of space missions.
Because it might lead to the extinction of Martian species.
Due to the potential contamination by Earth microbes.
Because it could cause Mars to become uninhabitable.
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What is an inevitable consequence of sending humans to Mars?
Earth life will be introduced to Mars.
Mars will become a tourist destination.
Mars will become a new Earth.
Mars will lose its atmosphere.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a major concern for scientists studying Mars?
The presence of Martian wildlife.
The lack of water on Mars.
The high radiation levels on Mars.
The contamination of Mars affecting research results.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the steps being taken to protect Mars from contamination?
Building a protective dome over Mars.
Sending only robots to Mars.
Sterilizing rovers before sending them to Mars.
Banning all missions to Mars.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the next decade without humans on Mars considered beneficial?
It reduces the cost of space exploration.
It allows for the development of new technologies.
It provides a chance to study Mars in its natural state.
It allows Mars to recover from previous missions.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary goal of planetary protection efforts?
To prevent Earth microbes from contaminating Mars.
To establish a human colony on Mars.
To make Mars habitable for humans.
To terraform Mars for future generations.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What might be a future interest on Mars besides scientific inquiries?
Agricultural expansion.
Military bases.
Business opportunities.
Tourism development.
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