Mars Geological Features and Activity Quiz

What is a key difference between the geological surfaces of Mars and Earth?

• Mars has more mountain ranges than Earth.

• Earth's older surfaces are preserved, unlike Mars.

• Mars is more geologically active than Earth.

• Mars has a single tectonic plate, unlike Earth.

What is the Valles Marineris on Mars?

• A large mountain range.

• A system of tectonic troughs.

• A vast ocean basin.

• A series of impact craters.

Where did the lava flows that formed the plateau around Valles Marineris originate?

• The South Pole

• The North Pole

• The Tharsis Bulge

• Olympus Mons

How does the size of Mars affect its geological activity compared to Earth?

• Mars' larger size results in more heat production.

• Mars' smaller size results in less heat production.

• Mars' size has no effect on its geological activity.

• Mars' size causes it to have more tectonic plates.

What remains uncertain about Mars' current geological activity?

• The existence of life on Mars.

• The presence of water on Mars.

• If Mars has active volcanoes.

• Whether Mars has any tectonic plates.