Mars Exploration

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Which spacecraft was the first to successfully land on Mars?

  1. Viking 1

  2. Mariner 4

  3. Curiosity

  4. Opportunity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Viking 1 was the first spacecraft to successfully land on Mars, touching down on the surface on July 20, 1976.

What is the name of the largest volcano in the Solar System?

  1. Olympus Mons

  2. Mauna Kea

  3. Mount Everest

  4. Kilimanjaro


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Olympus Mons is a shield volcano on Mars and is the largest volcano in the Solar System, with a height of 21.9 kilometers (13.6 miles) and a diameter of 600 kilometers (373 miles).

Which rover discovered evidence of past water activity on Mars?

  1. Spirit

  2. Opportunity

  3. Curiosity

  4. Perseverance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Opportunity discovered evidence of past water activity on Mars, including ancient riverbeds and sedimentary rocks that formed in the presence of liquid water.

What is the name of the Martian moon?

  1. Phobos

  2. Deimos

  3. Triton

  4. Charon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phobos is the larger of the two moons of Mars, with a diameter of 22.2 kilometers (13.8 miles) and an orbital period of 7 hours 39 minutes.

Which spacecraft was the first to orbit Mars?

  1. Mariner 4

  2. Mariner 9

  3. Viking 1

  4. Curiosity


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mariner 9 was the first spacecraft to orbit Mars, arriving in orbit on November 14, 1971.

What is the average temperature on Mars?

  1. -63°C (-81°F)

  2. 15°C (59°F)

  3. 25°C (77°F)

  4. 40°C (104°F)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The average temperature on Mars is -63°C (-81°F), with temperatures ranging from -125°C (-193°F) at the poles to 20°C (68°F) at the equator during the summer.

Which rover discovered organic molecules on Mars?

  1. Spirit

  2. Opportunity

  3. Curiosity

  4. Perseverance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Curiosity discovered organic molecules on Mars, including methane and benzene, which are essential for life as we know it.

What is the name of the Martian polar ice caps?

  1. North Polar Cap

  2. South Polar Cap

  3. Arctica

  4. Antarctica


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Martian polar ice caps are composed of water ice and carbon dioxide ice. The North Polar Cap has a diameter of about 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) and a thickness of up to 3 kilometers (1.9 miles), while the South Polar Cap has a diameter of about 600 kilometers (373 miles) and a thickness of up to 1 kilometer (0.6 miles).

Which spacecraft was the first to successfully land on the Martian moon Phobos?

  1. Viking 1

  2. Mariner 4

  3. Curiosity

  4. Phobos 2


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Phobos 2 was the first spacecraft to successfully land on the Martian moon Phobos, touching down on the surface on March 27, 1989.

What is the name of the largest canyon in the Solar System?

  1. Valles Marineris

  2. Grand Canyon

  3. Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon

  4. Colca Canyon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Valles Marineris is a canyon system on Mars and is the largest canyon in the Solar System, stretching for over 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles) and reaching a depth of up to 7 kilometers (4.3 miles).

Which rover discovered evidence of ancient microbial life on Mars?

  1. Spirit

  2. Opportunity

  3. Curiosity

  4. Perseverance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Perseverance discovered evidence of ancient microbial life on Mars, including organic molecules and sedimentary rocks that formed in the presence of liquid water.

What is the name of the Martian dust storms?

  1. Haboobs

  2. Sandstorms

  3. Dust devils

  4. Tornadoes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dust devils are common on Mars and are caused by the heating of the Martian surface by the Sun. They can reach heights of up to 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) and can travel at speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour).

Which spacecraft was the first to successfully land on the Martian moon Deimos?

  1. Viking 1

  2. Mariner 4

  3. Curiosity

  4. Phobos 2


Correct Option:
Explanation:

No spacecraft has yet successfully landed on the Martian moon Deimos.

What is the name of the Martian year?

  1. Sol

  2. Lunation

  3. Sidereal year

  4. Tropical year


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Martian year, or sol, is the time it takes for Mars to complete one orbit around the Sun. It is equal to 687 Earth days.

Which spacecraft was the first to successfully land on the Martian moon Phobos?

  1. Viking 1

  2. Mariner 4

  3. Curiosity

  4. Phobos 2


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Phobos 2 was the first spacecraft to successfully land on the Martian moon Phobos, touching down on the surface on March 27, 1989.

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