Mars Exploration Quiz

Which Roman god is Mars named after?

• Apollo

• Neptune

• Mars, the god of war

• Jupiter

What did the term 'canali' lead some scientists to believe about Mars?

• That there were engineered canals built by intelligent life

• That Mars had large oceans

• That Mars was closer to the Sun than previously thought

• That Mars had a breathable atmosphere

What was eventually discovered about the 'canals' on Mars?

• They were pathways for Martian vehicles

• They were created by volcanic activity

• They were optical illusions

• They were filled with water

What is the primary reason Mars is known as the 'Red Planet'?

• Because of its proximity to the Sun

• Due to its high surface temperature

• Because of the iron oxide on its surface

• Due to the presence of large bodies of water

What is the highest mountain in the solar system, located on Mars?

• Mauna Kea

• K2

• Olympus Mons

• Mount Everest