Mars Rover Y5 Computing Quiz

What is the name of the Mars rover?

• Observer

• Orbiter

• Curiosity

• Explorer

What does transmit mean?

• to cause something to pass on to one person or place from another

• information used for the specific purpose of investigation

• to move something

• to explore

Data is transmitted by

____ is information used for the specific purpose of investigation.

The Mars rover discovered that there could have been _____ on Mars.

How far away is Earth from Mars?

• Approximately 50 million kilometers (31 million miles)
• Roughly 400 million kilometers (248 million miles)
• About 100 million kilometers (62 million miles)
• Approximately 225 million kilometers (140 million miles) on average.

What are radio waves?

• Radio waves are electromagnetic waves that transfer heat.

• Radio waves are types of visible light.
• Radio waves are electromagnetic radiation used for communication.

• Radio waves are sound waves used in music.

Does the Mars rover travel across the whole planet?

• Yes, it is exploring the entire surface

• No, it is only exploring one crater

How long does it take for data to be transmitted back to Earth?

• 30 minutes to several hours

• 1.28 seconds to 24 minutes
• 1 second to 5 seconds
• 1 hour to 2 hours

Why is it difficult for data to be transmitted between Earth and Mars?

• Mars has no atmosphere to allow for transmission.

• It isn't, data can be transmitted instantly without delays.

• Earth and Mars are always in close proximity.
• It is difficult due to the distance and potential signal barriers.