The Latest From Mars: Day 2

The Latest From Mars: Day 2

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Interactive Video

Science, Other, Physics

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the Mars Curiosity Rover's achievements, including its landing on Mars, captured by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. The precision of the landing is highlighted, with Curiosity landing just 2 kilometers from its target after traveling 225 million kilometers. The rover's initial exploration focuses on Mount Sharp, aiming to study Mars's geological past. Curiosity is currently in the Characterization Activity phase, deploying and testing instruments to adapt to the Martian environment. The video emphasizes the challenges of remote operations due to the distance between Earth and Mars.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the deviation of Curiosity's landing from its target?

15 kilometers

10 kilometers

2 kilometers

5 kilometers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary scientific target for Curiosity on Mars?

Olympus Mons

Valles Marineris

Mount Sharp

Gale Crater

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What phase is Curiosity currently in on Mars?

Data Collection Phase

Landing Phase

Characterization Activity Phase

Exploration Phase

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the challenges of operating Curiosity on Mars?

Limited fuel

Communication delay

Lack of sunlight

High temperatures

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is there a delay in receiving data from Curiosity?

Limited bandwidth

Mars is 14 light minutes away

Curiosity's slow processing speed

Interference from other planets