The Martian

Who plays the role of Mark Watney in "The Martian"?

• Leonardo DiCaprio

• Matt Damon

• Tom Hanks

• Chris Hemsworth

What crop does Mark Watney grow to sustain himself on Mars?

• Carrots

• Lettuce

• Potatoes

• Wheat

Which NASA mission director helps coordinate the rescue efforts for Watney?

• Teddy Sanders

• Vincent Kapoor

• Mitch Henderson

• Annie Montrose

What substance does Watney use as fertilizer for his crops?

• Martian soil only

• Chemical fertilizers

• Human waste

• Animal manure

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What catastrophic event causes the Ares 3 crew to leave Mars, thinking Watney is dead?

• Meteor shower

• Dust storm

• Equipment failure

• Alien attack

What is Mark Watney's profession on the Ares 3 mission?

• Geologist

• Engineer

• Botanist

• Pilot

Which Mars mission is Mark Watney a part of?

• Ares III

• Ares I

• Ares II

• Ares IV

Why is survival on Mars challenging?

• Extreme temperatures, lack of breathable air, absence of liquid water, and high levels of radiation.

• Low gravity, lack of food resources, absence of sunlight

• Abundance of breathable air, moderate temperatures, presence of liquid water

• Low levels of radiation, comfortable temperatures, availability of resources

What planet is Mark Watney stranded on?

• Earth

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

What scientific principle does Mark Watney use to create water on Mars?

• Electrolysis of water

• Combustion of hydrogen

• Condensation of atmospheric moisture

• Photosynthesis