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Mars 2020 Mission

Description: Test your knowledge about the Mars 2020 Mission, a robotic space mission to Mars launched by NASA in 2020.
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What is the primary objective of the Mars 2020 Mission?

  1. To search for signs of ancient life on Mars.

  2. To study the geology and climate of Mars.

  3. To collect samples of Martian rocks and soil.

  4. To test new technologies for future human missions to Mars.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mars 2020 Mission is primarily designed to search for signs of ancient life on Mars. It will do this by exploring a region of Mars that is thought to have been habitable in the past.

What is the name of the rover that was sent to Mars as part of the Mars 2020 Mission?

  1. Perseverance

  2. Curiosity

  3. Opportunity

  4. Spirit

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rover that was sent to Mars as part of the Mars 2020 Mission is named Perseverance.

What is the name of the helicopter that was sent to Mars with the Perseverance rover?

  1. Ingenuity

  2. Dragonfly

  3. Sojourner

  4. Spirit

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The helicopter that was sent to Mars with the Perseverance rover is named Ingenuity.

What is the name of the region on Mars that the Perseverance rover is exploring?

  1. Jezero Crater

  2. Gale Crater

  3. Valles Marineris

  4. Olympus Mons

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Perseverance rover is exploring a region of Mars called Jezero Crater.

What is the significance of Jezero Crater?

  1. It is thought to have been a lake in the past.

  2. It contains a large number of ancient rocks.

  3. It is located near the Martian equator.

  4. It is the largest crater on Mars.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jezero Crater is thought to have been a lake in the past, which makes it a promising location for searching for signs of ancient life.

What instruments does the Perseverance rover have on board?

  1. A camera system

  2. A laser-induced breakdown spectrometer

  3. A ground-penetrating radar

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Perseverance rover has a camera system, a laser-induced breakdown spectrometer, and a ground-penetrating radar on board.

What is the Perseverance rover's mission duration?

  1. 1 Martian year (687 Earth days)

  2. 2 Martian years (1374 Earth days)

  3. 3 Martian years (2061 Earth days)

  4. 4 Martian years (2748 Earth days)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Perseverance rover's mission duration is 1 Martian year, which is equivalent to 687 Earth days.

What is the total cost of the Mars 2020 Mission?

  1. $2.4 billion

  2. $3.6 billion

  3. $4.8 billion

  4. $6.0 billion

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The total cost of the Mars 2020 Mission is $2.4 billion.

When was the Mars 2020 Mission launched?

  1. July 30, 2020

  2. August 5, 2020

  3. September 12, 2020

  4. October 19, 2020

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mars 2020 Mission was launched on July 30, 2020.

When did the Perseverance rover land on Mars?

  1. February 18, 2021

  2. March 2, 2021

  3. April 15, 2021

  4. May 27, 2021

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Perseverance rover landed on Mars on February 18, 2021.

What is the significance of the Perseverance rover's landing site?

  1. It is located in a region that is thought to have been habitable in the past.

  2. It is located near a large crater that may contain evidence of ancient life.

  3. It is located in a region that is rich in minerals.

  4. It is located in a region that is relatively flat and easy to navigate.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Perseverance rover's landing site is located in a region that is thought to have been habitable in the past, making it a promising location for searching for signs of ancient life.

What is the Perseverance rover's main task?

  1. To collect samples of Martian rocks and soil.

  2. To search for signs of ancient life on Mars.

  3. To study the geology and climate of Mars.

  4. To test new technologies for future human missions to Mars.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Perseverance rover's main task is to collect samples of Martian rocks and soil, which will be returned to Earth for analysis.

How many samples will the Perseverance rover collect?

  1. 30

  2. 40

  3. 50

  4. 60

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Perseverance rover will collect 40 samples of Martian rocks and soil.

When will the Perseverance rover's samples be returned to Earth?

  1. 2023

  2. 2024

  3. 2025

  4. 2026

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Perseverance rover's samples will be returned to Earth in 2026.

What is the significance of the Mars 2020 Mission?

  1. It is the first mission to search for signs of ancient life on Mars.

  2. It is the first mission to collect samples of Martian rocks and soil.

  3. It is the first mission to send a helicopter to Mars.

  4. It is the first mission to land on Mars in over a decade.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mars 2020 Mission is the first mission to search for signs of ancient life on Mars.

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