What did the Viking Program Find on Mars?

The video discusses the ambitious program to explore Mars, aiming to determine its suitability for life. It highlights the discovery of water on Mars, suggesting significant past changes. The video also raises questions about planetary evolution and Mars' transformation over time.

What was the primary goal of the ambitious Mars exploration program?

• To establish a human colony on Mars

• To determine if Mars was ever suitable for life

• To study the atmosphere of Mars

• To capture high-resolution images of Mars

What was a limitation of the previous Mars missions before the ambitious program?

• They only studied Mars' atmosphere

• They failed to capture any images

• They did not land on the surface with scientific instruments

• They were unable to orbit Mars

What was one of the surprising findings from orbit about Mars?

• Mars is closer to the Sun than Earth

• Mars has active volcanoes

• Mars has a thick atmosphere

• Mars once had a lot of water on its surface

What is one of the debates regarding the landforms on Mars?

• Whether they were caused by wind or water

• Whether they are inhabited by life

• Whether they are made of ice

• Whether they were formed by volcanic activity

What question does the final section raise about planets?

• Do planets change drastically over time?

• Do planets have moons?

• Are all planets suitable for life?

• Do planets have magnetic fields?