Mars Perseverance Rover Quiz

What is the primary goal of NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars?

• To establish a human colony

• To search for signs of ancient life

• To mine for precious metals

• To test new propulsion systems

What makes the Mars 2020 mission unique in terms of sample collection?

• It will collect samples from asteroids

• It will analyze samples directly on Mars

• It will bring samples back to Earth for the first time

• It will collect samples from the Moon

How does Perseverance ensure a safe landing on Mars?

• By landing in pre-explored areas only

• By using parachutes only

• By relying on manual control from Earth

• By using a terrain-relative navigation system

Why is the terrain-relative navigation system important for Perseverance?

• It provides energy for the rover

• It allows the rover to avoid known risks autonomously

• It helps the rover to communicate with Earth

• It powers the rover's instruments

What broader question is Perseverance helping to answer?

• How to terraform Mars

• How to travel faster than light

• Are we alone in the universe?

• What is the age of Mars?