Curiosity Found Organic Molecules on Mars! Now What

Curiosity Found Organic Molecules on Mars! Now What

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Physics, Science, Geography

11th Grade - University

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Temperature changes

Methane levels

Water levels

Dust storms

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Alien activity

Geologic processes

Volcanic eruptions

Solar flares

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Limestone

Basalt

Granite

Mudstone

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Presence of water

Radiation from space

High temperatures

Lack of technology

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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