NASA | What is SAM?

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the primary purpose of the Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) experiment?
To communicate with Earth
To capture images of Mars
To analyze gases released from heated samples
To drill into the Martian surface
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How does SAM differ from Earth-based instruments?
It is smaller and more sensitive
It requires manual operation
It is larger and less sensitive
It uses more power
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What is one of the key goals of identifying organic molecules on Mars?
To map the Martian surface
To understand the potential for life
To determine the age of Mars
To find water sources
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What philosophical question does the SAM experiment help address?
The structure of atoms
The potential for life in different environments
The speed of light
The origin of the universe
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30 sec • 1 pt
What can the complete chemical picture of Mars help scientists understand?
The distance from Earth to Mars
The color of the Martian sky
The potential habitability of Mars
The weather patterns on Mars
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