Penelope Boston: There might just be life on Mars

Penelope Boston: There might just be life on Mars

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Physics, Science, Other

11th Grade - University

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The speaker discusses their work in extreme environments, particularly caves, and their implications for finding life on other planets like Mars and Europa. They share their personal journey inspired by the Sputnik launch and emphasize the importance of transitioning to a solar system-going civilization. The talk covers the challenges of finding extraterrestrial life, the potential of cave environments, and the development of robotic tools for exploration. The speaker also highlights the possibility of using caves on Mars and the Moon as future habitats.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What initially captured the speaker's interest in extreme environments?

The beauty of the landscapes

The potential for scientific discovery

The danger and thrill of exploration

The opportunity to travel

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the launch of Sputnik influence the speaker's career?

It led to increased funding for science education

It inspired a focus on engineering

It encouraged a career in politics

It sparked an interest in astronomy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event turned Mars from a dot in the sky into a destination for the speaker?

The launch of Sputnik

The Viking Landers landing on Mars

The discovery of water on Mars

The first human mission to Mars

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's view on the likelihood of life existing in the universe?

Life is rare and unique to Earth

Life is unlikely to exist elsewhere

Life is a common planetary phenomenon

Life only exists in our solar system

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent discoveries on Mars have increased the likelihood of finding life there?

Presence of sub-surface ice and sedimentary rocks

Discovery of intelligent signals

Detection of large animal fossils

Finding of advanced technology

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are Snottites, as described by the speaker?

A type of cave crystal

Mineral formations in caves

Bacteria producing sulfuric acid

A type of cave fish

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the biology in extreme caves special, according to the speaker?

They are similar to surface organisms

They thrive in hostile environments

They are devoid of life

They are easy to study

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