NASA Finds What May Be the Best Evidence Yet of Life on Mars

NASA Finds What May Be the Best Evidence Yet of Life on Mars

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The video discusses the discovery of organic matter in ancient Martian lake rocks, suggesting conditions that could have supported life. It explores the possibility of life on Mars, considering the planet's history and changes. Future missions, like the EXO Mars Rover and Mars 2020 Rover, aim to find biosignatures. The video also considers the potential for life in ocean worlds like Enceladus and Europa, which may have conditions similar to Earth's hydrothermal vents.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was discovered in ancient Martian rocks that suggests Mars might have had conditions suitable for life?

Organic matter

Water reservoirs

Fossilized plants

Metallic minerals

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change did Mars undergo that might have affected its ability to support life?

It developed a thick atmosphere

It gained a strong magnetic field

It became closer to the Sun

It lost its magnetic field and atmosphere

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which rover is set to drill deeper into Mars to find better-preserved organic materials?

Mars 2020 Rover

Curiosity Rover

EXO Mars Rover

Opportunity Rover

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are Enceladus and Europa, and why are they significant in the search for extraterrestrial life?

They are comets with icy surfaces

They are planets with thick atmospheres

They are asteroids with metallic cores

They are moons with potential ocean worlds

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the Mars 2020 Rover mission?

To map the entire surface of Mars

To search for water on Mars

To find and cache samples for future retrieval

To establish a human colony on Mars