| In order to live on Mars, an individual must be able to do what to establish a colony and reproduce?
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Must have a stable water source, plants for photosynthesis, and a reliable food source |
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Have adequate waste recycling measures, energy efficient shelter, and a |
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Get good exercise, have transportation, have communication with Earth |
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All of the above |
| How long is a Martian year?
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3 Earth years |
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1.2 Earth years |
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2 Earth years |
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7 Earth years |
| Mars has permanent polar ice caps at the North and South Poles?
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True |
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False |
| Mars has 18 moons?
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True |
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False |
| The following are considered our solar system inner planets?
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Earth, Saturn, Mars, Mercury |
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Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Mercury |
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Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Pluto |
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Earth, Mars, Venus, Mercury |
| Mars was named after the Roman god of war. This was because it is covered with craters, resembling a war-damaged planet?
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True |
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False |
| Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth, is taller than Olympus Mons on Mars?
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True |
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False |
| The distance across Mars at the equator is about one third the distance across Earth?
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True |
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False |
| If traveling to Mars, what would an explorer most need in order to successfully survive the expedition?
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Water, food, salt tablets, matches, pocket knife, oxygen, helium |
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Water, food, nitrogen, flashlight, oxygen, sunglasses |
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Water, food, oxygen, radiation suit |
| Mars has seasons of the year?
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True |
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False |
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