Exploring Mars with InSight

What is the primary goal of the InSight mission launched by NASA?

• To determine the structure of Mars' interior

• To explore the surface of Mars for water

• To search for signs of life on Mars

• To study the Martian atmosphere

Which of the following instruments is used by InSight to measure tectonic activity on Mars?

• Spectrometer

• Magnetometer

• Seismometer

• Thermal camera

How does the heat probe on InSight contribute to the mission's objectives?

• By detecting magnetic field variations

• By capturing images of the Martian surface

• By measuring the temperature and heat flow within Mars

• By analyzing the chemical composition of Martian rocks

What analogy is used to describe the function of InSight's seismometers?

• Taking a photograph of a planet

• Conducting a CT scan of a planet

• Mapping the surface of a planet

• Performing an X-ray of a planet

What broader understanding might the InSight mission contribute to?

• The history of water on Mars

• The weather patterns on Mars

• The potential for life on gas giants

• The formation of rocky planets and the conditions for life