Planetary Science Knowledge Assessment

The video covers various space missions, including those to Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and comets. It highlights the objectives and findings of missions like Curiosity, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Rosetta, and Dawn. Future missions to Europa are discussed, along with resources for students preparing for competitions.

What is the primary goal of the Curiosity rover on Mars?

• To map the entire surface of Mars

• To search for evidence of past life

• To study the composition of Mars' atmosphere

• To find water on Mars

How long has Voyager 1 been traveling through space?

• 55 years

• 45 years

• 35 years

• 25 years

Which mission was the only one to explore Jupiter and its moons?

• Voyager

• Cassini

• Galileo

• Rosetta

What is the main objective of the Rosetta mission?

• To land on an asteroid

• To study the surface of Mars

• To explore the moons of Saturn

• To land on a comet

What is the target of the future mission planned by the European Space Agency?

• Mars

• Europa

• Ceres

• Titan

What is the purpose of the planned mission to Europa?

• To search for alien life

• To study its atmosphere

• To explore its surface terrain

• To investigate its subsurface hydrology

Where can you find webinars related to planetary science?

• NASA's website

• Chandra website

• ESA's website

• National Science Olympiad website

What resource is available for practice tests in planetary science?

• ESA's website

• Chandra website

• NASA's website

• AAVSO website

What is the recommended source for images related to astronomy?

• Astronomy Picture of the Day

• Hubble Space Telescope Gallery

• NASA's Image Gallery

• ESA's Image Archive

What should you do if you have questions about the rules of the competition?

• Email the event organizer

• Visit the National Science Olympiad website

• Contact your coach

• Search online forums