Disney Mars & Beyond

What was Mars known as to ancient civilizations?

• The planet of peace

• The blood-red symbol of war

• The twin of Earth

• The morning star

What discovery about Mars was made in 1781?

• It had rings like Saturn

• It was larger than Earth

• Its polar caps changed with the seasons

• It had a breathable atmosphere

What did Giovanni Schiaparelli observe on Mars in 1877?

• A network of lines he called "Canali"

• Volcanic eruptions

• Signs of intelligent life

• Massive dust storms

What did Percival Lowell theorize about the dark areas on Mars?

• They were vast oceans

• They were deserts

• They were areas of vegetation irrigated by canals

• They were uninhabitable regions

What was Lowell's conclusion about Mars?

• It was a lifeless planet

• It was inhabited by intelligent beings using canals for survival

• It was identical to Earth

• It had no atmosphere

What phenomenon was observed on Mars that puzzled astronomers?

• A sudden bright flare of light

• Continuous rainfall

• Frequent meteor showers

• Aurora borealis

What peculiar cloud formation was observed on Mars?

• A spiral-shaped cloud

• A W-shaped cloud forming daily during the Martian afternoon

• A heart-shaped cloud

• A constant overcast sky

How long does it take Mars to complete an orbit around the Sun?

• 1 year

• 365 days

• 9 years

• 687 days

Compared to Earth, how strong is Mars' gravity?

• Equal to Earth's gravity

• Twice as strong

• One-third as strong

• Half as strong

What is the range of temperatures on Mars?

• Constantly warm

• 85°F during the day to -95°F at night

• Always below freezing

• Similar to Earth's temperatures