Curiosity Found Organic Molecules on Mars! Now What

NASA's recent Mars announcement sparked excitement, but it wasn't about finding life. The Curiosity Rover discovered organic compounds and seasonal methane variations, suggesting Mars might have been habitable billions of years ago. These findings, published in Science, highlight Curiosity's role in understanding Mars's history. Future missions like the Insight Lander and Exo Mars Rover aim to explore deeper and uncover more about Mars's geology and potential for life.

What did NASA clarify about the discovery of organic matter on Mars?

• It suggests Mars is uninhabitable.

• It refers to carbon compounds, not life.

• It indicates the presence of water.

• It confirms the presence of life.

What seasonal variation did the Curiosity Rover observe in Gale Crater?

• Temperature changes

• Methane levels

• Water levels

• Dust storms

What is a possible explanation for the seasonal methane variation on Mars?

• Alien activity

• Geologic processes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Solar flares

What type of rock did Curiosity drill into to find complex organic molecules?

• Limestone

• Basalt

• Granite

• Mudstone

Why is it challenging to detect original organic molecules on Mars?

• Presence of water

• Radiation from space

• High temperatures

• Lack of technology

What is the goal of NASA's Insight Lander mission?

• To capture images of Mars

• To analyze Mars's atmosphere

• To drill deeper into Mars's surface

• To find life on Mars

What is the expected capability of the ESA's Exo Mars Rover?

• Drill 2 meters deep and analyze rocks

• Analyze atmospheric gases

• Drill 5 meters deep

• Capture high-resolution images