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

 
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