Exploring Mars: Challenges and Possibilities

What is the primary reason for needing energy-efficient spaceships for a Mars mission?

• To reduce the travel time to Mars

• To ensure the spaceship can return to Earth

• To minimize the amount of fuel required for the journey

• To allow the spaceship to carry more passengers

What type of propulsion system is likely to be used for a Mars mission?

• Solar sails

• Nuclear engines

• Chemical rockets

• Ion thrusters

Why won't the spaceship land on Mars directly?

• The spaceship is not designed for landing

• There is no suitable landing site on Mars

• The spaceship is too large to land safely

• Mars' gravity is too strong

What is one of the main challenges of living on Mars?

• High levels of radiation

• Lack of sunlight

• Frequent meteor showers

• Thin atmosphere with low oxygen

What is a crucial step for sustaining human life on Mars?

• Importing resources from Earth

• Setting up solar panels and greenhouses

• Creating artificial lakes

• Building underground cities