Mars Quiz

1. What inspired the ancient Romans to name the planet Mars after their god of war?

Its size Its volcanic activity Its reddish appearance Its proximity to Earth

2. Approximately how long ago did Mars form?

1 billion years ago 2.5 billion years ago 3 billion years ago 4.5 billion years ago

3. What is Mars' position in terms of size compared to other planets in the solar system?

The largest The second smallest The third largest The smallest

4. What is the diameter of Mars compared to?

North America Antarctica Africa Asia

5. Which minerals are found at the core of Mars?

Iron, nickel, and sulfur Silicon and oxygen Water and methane Carbon dioxide and nitrogen

6. What gives Mars its reddish color?

Its volcanic activity The iron minerals reacting with oxygen Its high temperature Its distance from the sun

7. What are the current conditions on Mars?

Warm and humid Cold and dry Volcanic eruptions High atmospheric pressure

8. What was Mars like billions of years ago?

Cold and inactive Warmer and geologically active Always dry and desolate Similar to Earth today

9. What is Olympus Mons?

The largest volcano in the solar system The deepest canyon on Mars The largest crater on Mars The name of a Martian lake

10. Why do scientists believe life may have existed on Mars?

The presence of volcanic activity Evidence of liquid water in the past Mars’ proximity to Earth Mars' strong magnetic field